of Scranton, AR

April 26, 1927 - October 14, 2020

Beatrice ''Bea'' Burkett, 93, a resident of Scranton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Beatrice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She was born April 26, 1927, in Russell, Arkansas to the late Ray and Venious (McElyea) Ellis. Beatrice was a retired cattle Farmer in Scranton, Arkansas, well known for her purebred Charolais bulls. She was also an accomplished seamstress, gardener and loved collecting rocks. An avid learner, Beatrice completed college level courses earning several certifications. She passed her work ethic and love of learning on to her children and grandchildren.

Beatrice was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scranton for 51 years. In 1996, she was awarded the Senior Award for Outstanding Service. She shared her love of God and trust in Him with everyone she met. Beatrice could be best described as an amazing woman who met life's challenges with grace and always found reasons to be thankful to God.

In addition to her parents Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Burkett, two brothers, Carl and Kenneth and three sisters, Lois Cox, Ailene Edwards and Glen Tacker.

Survivors include her children, Thomas Burkett and wife, Kathy of Sahaurita, Arizona, Louvenious Apperson and husband, Richard of Sonoita, Arizona, Judy Grenwelge of Scranton, Arkansas, Betty Miller and husband, James of Huntingdon, Tennessee and Bill Burkett and wife, Ruthie of Paris, Arkansas; three sisters, Viola Webb, Elizabeth Edward and Barbara Yarborough; a brother, Charles Ellis; sixteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Prairie View Cemetery near Scranton with Rev. Jan Akins officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris.

Knowing Beatrice's deep care for the well being of children, the family requests donations be made to the Arkansas Baptist Children's Home or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com