Beatrice Williams Pittman

On Thursday, March 26th, Beatrice Williams Pittman entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven to be reunited with her Husband Jesse, Son Tyrone and her brothers and sisters. Beatrice was born on May 27th, 1925 to Noah and Arlevia Wiliams in Isle of Wright County Virginia. Beatrice was the sixth of seven children. All of her siblings preceded her in death. Beatrice attended Smithfield High School through the 11th Grade. In 1944 she met Jesse Pittman. Beatrice later moved to Baltimore Maryland. Jesse followed her and married her in 1946. From this union there were three children: Bruce Tyrone, Mischelle, and Marvin. Jesse died in 1983 after 37 years of marriage. Bruce Tyrone died in 2008. In 1956, Beatrice returned to school to get her High School Diploma while working at City Hospital. In 1959 she entered the Nursing Program at City Hospital and graduated in 1960. She continued working as a nurse, later working at a State Facility until retirement in 1987. After retirement, she traveled, visiting various cities within the US and trips to London and Africa. From 1987 until 2014, she nursed her family...Brothers, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. She gave her services humbly and mercifully. She put her families' health before everything else. This was her special gift. It gave her a special joy to be able to help the sick. Beatrice joined Wayland Baptist Church in the 1950's. Over the years, she participated in many ministries including the Gospel Choir and the Hospitality Ministry. Beatrice spent most of her free time shopping, doing water aerobic and attending Bible Studies. She leaves many to morn: Daughter, Mischelle (Robert), Son, Marvin, Daughter-in-law Evelyn, a lifelong friend Margaret Edwards along with a collection of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The In-laws include: Rev. James Johnson, Kelly Pittman, Yolanda Johnson, Daisy Davis, Medicia Wright, Lil Alston and Gladys Pittman. There are also over 60 Nieces and Nephews of multiple generations. There are also friends, neighbors and church members that held a special place in her heart. Beatrice led a full and happy life. She was never sick until those final days.

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Beatrice Williams Pittman

May 27, 1929 - March 26, 2015