of Joiner, CA
December 21, 1925 - February 3, 2017
Beatrice Pierce 91, Joiner, was born December 21, 1925 the daughter of the late Byrd and Lexie Durbin-Kelley. She entered into eternal rest February 3, 2017 in West Memphis. Ms. Pierce was an accounting bookkeeper in our area for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Felts of Wilson, two sons; Louis J."Butch" Gillespie, Jr. ( Debby ) of Haynes and W.E." Bill" Eddings, Jr. ( Jane) of Salem; 2 step daughters, Joyce Underwood (Tommy) and Margaret Foster Also surviving Ms. Pierce are seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren along with Special family members; Linda Stewart, Kay Young, and Skip Kelly. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands; Louis J. Gillespie, Sr., W.E. Eddings, Sr., and Stanley Pierce along with brothers Colis and Harold Kelley.
My condolences to the family of Ms. Bea. She was a pillar of the community and of Joiner Baptist Church. I'm glad to have known her. It won't be the same for the little brick house on the corner of First and Miller Streets. She's in a much better place now, with Jesus.
My deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Ms. Bea, a true southern lady. What a rich legacy of memories she leaves for those of us who were privileged to know her.
We are sorry to hear about your loss we pray that in the days ahead you will be fortified. May these words provide you hope and comfort during this your time of sadness. 1 Corinthians 15:21,22, "For since death came through a man, resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive." Jesus said of himself that he was the resurrection and the life at John 11:25. May God sustain you all during this time as well.
JR
Fondest memories of a special lady.
I'm so very sorry for the family of Mrs Bea, Prayers for the family