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Beatrice Elizabeth “Bea” Johnson, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 after a brief illness at Cape Fear Hospital.
Bea was born May 27, 1927 in Seagate, NC, daughter of the late Alva Parker and Wilbur and Frances Simpson. Bea was united in marriage to the love of her life since the fourth grade, William Dean “Billy” Johnson on June 1, 1946. Billy preceded her in death on September 29, 2010. Bea and Billy were married 64 blissful years.
After retiring, Bea and Billy made their home in Surf City, where they enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and beloved neighbors.
Surviving, are her three loving daughters, Joan Brechtlein, Debbie Dineen and husband David, Wilma Woodard and husband Tony; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Sterling R. Johnson and wife Janice. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Parker; brothers-in-law, James C. Johnson, Jr., Maurice F. Johnson; and a sister-in-law, Emily J. Hewlett.
Memorial service will be 2 pm Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Oleander United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oleander United Methodist Church; 5810 Oleander Drive; Wilmington, NC 28403.
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099
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