~~Beatrice (nee: Brown) Crain, age 86 was born into eternal life on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Beatrice was born in Enterprise, MS on March 16, 1928, to the union of the late Talmadge Sr. and Mary (nee: Gordon) Brown. Beatrice accepted the Lord at an early age and maintained her Christian faith throughout her life. She loved reading her Bible and listening to Gospel Music.
Those who know Beatrice can attest to her strength and austerity. They would also know that Beatrice was the sweetest, kindest and most loving woman you could ever know. It was her crowning glory to have the opportunity to be blessed as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a great-great grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, baking, and spending time with her loving family, especially around the holidays. Her loving smile and tender touch will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
To cherish her precious memories, she leaves her children; Lois Howze, James (Betty) Riley, Eric Riley, Gwendolyn Riley, Deborah Riley, Beverly Miller, Pamela (Robert) Long, and Patricia (William III) Griggs, she also leaves 29 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren and 20 great great-grandchildren, brother; George Brown and brother-in-law; Renzel (Anita) Crain.
In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children; Leon Riley, her husband of 24 years; Ivory Crain, children; Pearlie Mae Riley and Johnnie Mae Riley; great-grandson, Dana Giese, brothers; Walter Brown, James Brown, Ernest Brown, Talmadge Brown Jr., Lemuel Brown, Albert Brown, John Brown, Izear Brown and Eddie Brown Sr., sisters; Katie M. Dumas, Arrilla Pinson and Helen Wray,
A celebration of Beatrice’s life will be held Thursday, April 3rd, 11:00 am at St. Paul MBC, 1123 Center Street. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of service.
Brian Batt says
PAM SO SORRY TO READ YOUR MOTHER HAD DIED. I REMEMBER WHEN WE WERE WORKING IN THE 2.7 AND BOTH YOU AND I WOULD TALK ABOUT STOPPING BY OUR ELDERLY PARENTS HOME TO VISIT AND HELP THEM OUT WITH DIFFRENT THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. I LOST MY DAD AGE 93 IN JANUARY OF 2013 IT LEAVES A GAP YOU WANT TO CALL THEM OR TALK TO THEM AGIN BUT I STILL DO AND IM SURE HE HEARS ME. YOUR MOM WAS A SWEET SPECIAL LADY SHES ALWAYS GOING TO BE THERE FOR YOU TOO. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU ROBERT AND THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
sondra englund says
my prayers and thoughts are with all of you
cindy englund says
Pastor G B Hamilton says
To the extended family of Ms Beatrice Crain, God have mercy on everyone of you. Trust in Him and He will not put on you more than you can bear.
Michelle Esters says
My prayers go out to the entire family of Beatrice Crain. Mother Crain was a loving, caring woman and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.