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Beatrice M. Stewart, 83
October 05, 2017
Beatrice M. Stewart, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on October 5, 2017, at her home while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was one of 22 children born to the late Jeremiah Joseph and Viola (Wallace) Stewart.
Beatrice was a well-known community volunteer, and devoted much of her time and energy to the Southeast Lancaster community advocating for those in need. In earlier years, she was the owner and operator of a corner grocery store. Beatrice could chat with anyone she met and make them feel welcome. She was an excellent cook, and showed her love to everyone through food. She participated in many non-profit organizations, and especially enjoyed cooking for the Crispus Attucks Community Center and Mom’s House of Lancaster. She also liked going to yard sales and spending time with her family and friends playing cards. She was a member of Bright Side Baptist Church in Lancaster.
Beatrice was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her son, Bralin Stewart; her grandchildren, David, Cruz, Jr., Nicole Cruz, and Antonio Cruz; and her great-grandchildren, Alishaiya Cruz, Aremari Nogueras and Ahmante Cruz, all of Lancaster. Also surviving is her sister, Geraldine Beasley, of Lancaster, and her Special Son, Michael Cullen of Seattle, WA. In addition to her parents, Beatrice was predeceased by her son, David Cruz, Sr., her sister, Charlotte Stewart, and her brother, Charles Stewart.
Family and friends are invited to greet Beatrice’s family from 10 AM-12 Noon, on Friday, October 13, 2017, at Bright Side Baptist Church, 515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17603, where funeral services will begin at 12:00 Noon. Private interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crispus Attucks Community Center, 407 Howard Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17602.
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October 25, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. At Psalms 34:18 it’s encouraging to know that God is near to the broken hearted. Take care.
October 13, 2017
She will greatly missed. Her strong words and pure heart will always live on. My condolences to the family that feels at lost at this time.
-maria
October 13, 2017
Ms. Beatty rest in peace my sweet angel. You are a true prayer warrior and will be missed.
From one prayer warrior to another I LOVE YOU!
Dianne M Key
October 12, 2017
IM so sad.im going to mis our morning talks.when we run into each other at the corner store.you lift me up when i was down.rip first lady.thank you
October 11, 2017
My sweet heart as my aunt , mother and hero , I will miss you and your distinct laughter, your kind heart and ways to bring people close in the community, will always miss you
October 10, 2017
Sending our condolences to the Family , May God Bless her, she will be truly missed , I just talked to her a few Months ago , and I had ask for David Sr. and she had told me he had Gone , and she became to cry , we both held on taught and prayed 🙏🏿David and I went to school together , he was a very nice young man .May God Continue to give them strength 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿. Peace, and Love ❤️ from the Bolyer Family
October 09, 2017
Sending sincere Prayer and Condolences to the family! She will be missed and loved forever! Rest well, Ms. Beady!! Lori Roberts and Family
October 09, 2017
Sending my Condolences to all. Ms.B was an awesome lady and will be missed.
October 09, 2017
I remember Miss Beatrice very well and all her sisters and her brothers I know my mom was close to her and I remember her and her sister Geraldine cooking for my mother’s repairs I don’t often see her at my grand mom shop God bless the family and may she rest in peace Denise lavender Miller
October 09, 2017
My condolences to you family on the passing of Mrs. Beatrice. She was a great community leader who fought for the residents of Southeast area of Lancaster City. She will be miss by all of us.
October 09, 2017
Tracy Boots and her family send their deepest condolences to the Stewart family RIP Ms Beatrice
October 08, 2017
Our deepest condolences to all the family she will truly be missed and always will love her such an amazing real woman with love faith and hope we are with you.
The Montgomery family
October 08, 2017
May God bless you and your family at this time. Hold her memory in your heart and she will be with you forever!
Carol Haywood-Chitala & Haywood family!
October 08, 2017
Blessings. From the Finks/Smith families.
October 08, 2017
My love and condolences to all the family of my best friend.may you rest in peace.love you always.
October 08, 2017
This woman was the best. She will be greatly missed. She had the biggest heart of gold. She loved everyone and treated everyone as one of her own. Fly high Miss Beattie.
October 08, 2017
Beatrice will be very missed by all. She had a wonderful out look on life and lived it to the fullest. I have been blessed to have known her for a short time but to know her was to have known love. She loved her family and friends very much. Peace be with you, Beatrice. God has a special place for you in Heaven.. with Charlene.
Love and peace Andrea McLaughlin
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- Friday, October 13, 2017
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Bright Side Baptist Church
- 515 Hershey Avenue
- Lancaster, PA
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