Beatrice A. Willis

Stanton - Age 94, of Stanton, went to be with the Lord on, Saturday, July 20, 2019

Born in Snow Hill, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith Adkins.

Bea was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church since 1957 where she was active in the United Methodist Women, Pastoral Care, Visiting Patients at Delaware State Hospital, Bible study and the Delmarva Emmaus Community. Bea was a RN at the VA Hospital in Elsmere for 25 years. She was a member of Delaware Nurses Assoc. and DE TOPS 5 (Weight Loss Buddies). Bea enjoyed reading and sharing time with family, friends and her pets Misty and Holly.

She was preceded in death her husband, of 64 years, Bill, her granddaughter Kim, son-in-law, Steve Simione and her siblings, King Adkins, Lee Adkins, Irma Harden, Elizabeth Messick.

Survivors include her son, Dr. David Willis (Marg); and her daughter, Linda Simione (Jim Biggs); grandchildren, Kristi White (John), Drs. Adam and Andie Foldes Willis and Drew Willis (Katie); great granddaughters, Lucy Mae and Clara.

Special heartfelt thanks to all of Bea's caregivers who helped make it possible for Bea to be in her home.
Services will be 1 pm on Thursday, August 1 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1700 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19804 where visitation will begin at 11 am. Burial will be at 10 am on Friday, August 2 at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

The family suggests contributions, in Bea's memory, to St. Mark's UMC.

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