Beatrice Wilson "Bea" Sanderlin

Beatrice Wilson Sanderlin CHESAPEAKE - Beatrice Wilson "Bea" Sanderlin, 94, of the 1600 block of Martin Ave., went from labor to reward Feb. 18, 2009, at home. She was a native of Norfolk County. She retired in 1992 after many years working as a domestic engineer. She was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church where she was also a member of the D.Y. Campbell and New Calvary Seniors ministries. Outside of her church, she was a member of the Golden Years of Mount Olive Baptist Church and the West Munden Civic League of Chesapeake. Beatrice attended Norfolk County public schools and Booker T. Washington Night School. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis H. Sanderlin. She is survived by five daughters, Beatrice S. Spady of Norfolk, Gardenia and Mary Sanderlin of Chesapeake, Eunice E. Sanderlin of Bridgeport, Conn., and Dorothy S. Wilkins (John Lee) of Virginia Beach; four sons, John H. Sanderlin Sr. (Geraldine) of Chesapeake, Dennis P. Sanderlin Sr. (Juanita) of Suffolk, Glenn S. Sanderlin Sr. (Brenda) of Virginia Beach, Vernon E. Sanderlin Sr. (Rosalynn) of Chesapeake; 38 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and a host of cousins and friends. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in New Calvary Baptist Church, 800 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Dr. G.G. Campbell will officiate. Beatrice will lie in repose from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. Monday. The family will receive relatives and friends for remembrance and visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beach Funeral Services Inc., 4456 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences to the family may be offered online www.beachfuneralservices.com. Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director.