Beatrice Stearns, 73, of Fayetteville passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday December 31st in Fayetteville. She was born May 1st, 1950 in Grafton, North Dakota to David and Geraldine Stearns. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers David and William Stearns and sister Diane Kesey.
Bea is survived by her daughters Jami (Eric) Wilson and Laura (Mitchell) Brown and son Robert (Teresa Lackey) Pease as well as eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Surviving siblings include Elizabeth Duerr, Janet Brotherton and Thomas Stearns, along with assorted nieces, nephews and cousins scattered across the country that all loved her dearly.
She was a wonderful daughter, mother sister Nana, aunt and nurse. She has been described as cool, beautiful, and even glamorous (much to her sister’s dismay), but more than anything, full of kindness and love.
A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday January 6th from 1-4 p.m. at the Collier & Associates building at 2909 Glory Drive in Fayetteville. If you are unable to make it and in lieu of flowers and gifts, the family asks that you simply spend time with those you love doing something silly or spontaneous in her name.
Bea was a wonderful person, so glad I got to work with her. Prayers for all the family.
I loved Bea and working with her. She always made me laugh due to her witty ( sometimes dry) sense if humor. I do know that she loved her family fiercely and they her!
Gosh, my heart breaks for you all. What a special and loving person Bea was!! I will always treasure her humor and love. Sending you all my love and comfort during these days.
I did not know Bea but I do know her sister, Beth, and Beth loved her fiercely, so Bea must have been a very, very good person. I know that she touched many, many lives, and the effects of her goodness will always be felt. Prayers for all who knew and loved her.
I have so many beautiful memories of working with Bea…she was one of a kind!! My love to her family during this time of loss.
I am so sorry and sad to hear of Bea’s passing. In years past we spent many hours enjoying our family, friends and children. She was a kind and wonderful person. An amazing mom, a kind and caring nurse and a good friend. I know she will be missed by all who loved her. Sending thoughts and prayers.
I absolutely loved Bea. Such a doll. She was funny, sincere about her nursing. Gone far too soon.
Bea was such a good friend and co-worker. Her kindness was such an attribute. Beautiful lady with a heart of gold. I know she will be greatly missed by her family and her friends.
I always enjoyed working with Bea. She was kind and authentic to her patients and her colleagues.
I remember how much her family meant to her. I’m very sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. She was a good soul and a dear friend.
Oh my, I just found Bea’s obit on the internet. I am very saddened to hear of her passing. She was such a sweet person. I feel so bad for her family! I met Bea when her sister, Beth and I were in nursing school. She was always so helpful with our studies. That was such a long time ago. ❤️