Beatrice Marie Hill (Bea) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a very giving and loving woman. She was an endless supporter of her children, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Bea loved unconditionally, with all of her heart and soul.
In November, the man she shared her life with also lost his battle with cancer. They were together for nearly 50 years and she was his rock, his best friend. Their love was timeless. Even though her battle with cancer was just beginning, she was still strong for him. She loved him and supported him, always reassuring him that she would be fine. He was her “honey” and she was his “bride”. Their love endured many ups and downs, heartaches, the birth of their children, the death of their parents, and the birth of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The love that they shared was a testament to what true love looks like.
Bea had many talents; among them being a master seamstress, an excellent gardener and a wonderful cook. She made a life being a seamstress and carried that talent with her long after she retired. Her family and friends knew who to go to to have a hem here and a tuck there, she even made both of her daughters’ wedding dresses. She had a green thumb and could make any plant thrive and grow. Her cooking skills were unmatched, everyone loved to eat at her house. She was a true southern lady and her kitchen was always open, no matter what time of the day or night. She always cooked enough at every meal for family and friends and whoever might just stop by.
She was a true teacher, in every sense of the word. She taught her daughters how to be strong, independent women. She taught us all how to love with no boundaries, under any and all circumstances. She instilled in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that family is always first and to love one another, no matter what. She taught us to value the time that we share with each other and to live to our fullest potential.
Bea was a special woman. She had the strength of ten men; her shoulders were strong enough to carry the weight of the world, which she often did for her family. She shouldered our burdens and put our needs above her own. She also had a gentleness and kindness that could not be matched by others. Her arms were always open and waiting to give comfort, hugs, and love. She had the ability to make a childhood hurt feel better with a gentle touch or a magic kiss. She could soothe a teenage heartache with her words of kindness. She guided us through adulthood with her wisdom and encouragement. She comforted us as children, teenagers, and adults.
Her absence will be felt by all who knew her. She is leaving behind a legacy that will forever live on in the hearts of her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, and friends.She will forever be missed and her family will continue to pass on her wisdom, faith, and love.
