Beatrice Catherine Adkins
August 27, 1923 ~ December 14, 2013
Resided in:
Arden, NC
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Arden- Beatrice Catherine Allegretto Adkins, 90, passed into Gods hands on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Mission Hospital.
Dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Beatrice was born in Ontario, Canada to the late Luigi and Clara Markert Allegretto and was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
She was a wonderful example of faith, hope and charity. Beatrice loved her sweets, volunteering at St. Barnabas Church, hosting and entertaining family and ending her day with a fun game of Rummikub.
Beatrice leaves behind her beloved husband of 66 years, Francis Stephen Adkins with whom she raised their daughter, Joyce Rykert of Arden. Her five grandchildren, Jesse Rykert, Jennifer Dean, Emily Mills, Laurie Collins and Paul Collins and five great- grandchildren will keep her memory alive in all that they do.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Wednesday, December 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with a Rosary being said at 7:00.
Funeral mass will be held Thursday, December 19 at 10:30 am at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Arden, NC followed by Burial at Western Carolina Veterans Cemetery. A reception is scheduled at St. Barnabas Church at 1pm.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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I will remember Aunt Bea with great joy when recollecting the 65 years I have known her. I treasure the years in the 60s when we visited her and Uncle Frank on Long Island and went swimming at Jones Beach. When visiting in the 80s, I remember her helping me to select a painting on the boardwalk to take home to my mother. I remember the family gatherings, weddings, and other events that gave me the opportunity to witness Aunt Bea’s kindness, generosity, and her great ability to listen without judging. She always made each person she met believe that they were the most important person in the world. Her humor was contagious and I am sure she is up there in heaven giving her naughty brothers a run for their money. God bless you Aunt Bea – I love you more than I can properly say. Your loving niece, Pam
To all of Beatie’s Family – Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during your loss but we know she is another angel up above and we can hold unto all precious memories.
A song goes thru our minds – I am home , I am home – I can see – King Jesus – on His throne, There’s my Family – and my loved one – that have gone on before — I am Home – I am Home.
May your gentle soul rest beneath the wings of the Holy
Spirit. I will miss you Aunt Bea, I love you!
Diane Allegretto