Beatrice Dickey Obituary

Beatrice Ann Dickey, 44, died on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, after being beaten at home in Plant City. Dickey, who was born in Star Lake, N.Y., was executive director of the Office of Business Affairs for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. She was the highest ranking civilian member at the sheriff's office. Dickey was a graduate of Kathleen High School, University of Central Florida, and Troy University. She leaves two children and two stepchildren.

Published by TBO.com from Sep. 18 to Oct. 31, 2011.

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Life is already short and for this tragedy to take place is heart wrenching, to the family of Beatrice Ann, may the GOD of all comfort give you the strength that you so much need...May we all look for the day when this wicked world is a thing of the past

J Speed

February 8, 2013

We miss you everyday!!!You were a wonderful mother,daughter and friend. You will FOREVER be in our hearts.

Dawn

February 7, 2013

STILL MISS YOU BEA, YOU WERE A WONDERFUL AND LOVING FRIEN TO ME AND MY FAMILY. RIP FRIEND, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND LOVED

audrey jones

March 29, 2012

My prayers go out to the family ... I know she was an amazing woman with a big heart.She will be missed by many and always remembered.

Ashlee Warren

March 28, 2012

To the children and extended family...my heart goes out to you all. I didn't know her but I'm sure she was a beautiful person inside and out. God bless and keep you is my continued prayer.

Rana Cooper

January 11, 2012

may you rest in peace knowing you did so much for your fellow citizens of the city and county in which you lived and worked

Robert booth

January 7, 2012

Sweet Bea - how you will be missed. Our family is shocked and saddened at the news of your death. Our condolences to your children and to the Reid family. Maurya, Heidi, Aran and Peter

Maurya Teale

November 11, 2011

Such a great loss to this county and community. May your children know that their Mother is always with them, in their hearts and memories and watching over them. Bea, this sinceless act should never have happened to a person as good as you.

Bonnie

October 26, 2011

Bea, We will miss you dearly.

The Pitcher Family

September 30, 2011

To the Reid family and Bea's children and stepchildren, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sorrowful time. We fondly remember your family and Bea when she was a little girl.

The Lines Family

September 27, 2011

Lord bless this family and give them strength. Praying for you. Amen

jo morton

September 27, 2011

Beatrice was a very special lady. She touched the lives of many. May the passing of time and happy memories help you all as you struggle to cope with your loss.

With Deep Sympathy

September 26, 2011

To the surviving family,I'm not a family member or an aquaintance, just someone who is so sorry for your loss. This was so senseless. I know God has his arms open to Bea and the family. Please except our condolences.

Don and Gloria Nix

September 26, 2011

To Bea's family, all of you are in my thoughts & prayers, I pray God will give you strength to get you through this time. I know the pain of her loss will always be with you, I pray memories of her will comfort you. From what I read about her & from knowing Liz, she was an amazing & beautiful lady. God bless all of you.

Selina Madrid Rohde

September 26, 2011

My sincere thoughts and prayers to the family of Bea Dickey, and as a neighbor of Irene K., Bea's mother, you will be remembered in my daily prayers for God's strength to help you get through your pain and sorrow.

Jeannine Lee

September 24, 2011

Bea your light will always shine!! I know you are watching over Matt andDillon. RIP

Pamela McHugh-McCarty

September 24, 2011

Such a tragedy. Let the love of your family and friends give you the strength to get through the very difficult times before you.

Peggy Taylor

September 24, 2011

God Bless You

sharon roberts

September 23, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Janie Cheshire

September 23, 2011

lucy jones

September 23, 2011

BEA, THE LITTLE TIME I HAVE KNOWN YOU, YOU WERE SUCH A WONDERFUL AND LOVING PERSON. MY HEART GOES OUT TO MATT AND DILLON...I KNOW THEY ARE HURTING...I WILL MISS YOU AND I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT YOU WERE THERE FOR ME AND MY DAUGHTER WHEN WE NEEDED A FRIEND. THANK- YOU SO MUCH BEA, WE WILL MISS YOU AND WE WILL PRAY FOR MATT AND DILLON FOR THE LORD TO EASE THEIR BURDEN.

LUCY JONES

September 23, 2011

Bea - My high school best friend! I will miss you. We had some terrific times together. I will cherish them always. You were an inspiration to me, always beautiful and strong in so many ways. High school would not have been the same without you. Take comfort in knowing that your children already exhibit the high values that you have taught them and you will always be seen in them. Watch over us all. God Bless!

Debi Lintz Morrow

September 23, 2011

I would like to say R.I.P. Bea you will be missed at the PCSO my thoughts and prayers go out to the family especially the kids.

michelle james PCSO

September 23, 2011

God please help the family cope with the loss of Mrs. Dickey. May she rest in peace with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. May justice be done to the one who did this awful deed. Prayers for the family, colleagues, and friends of this vibrant young worker of the PCSO.

J Prevatt

September 23, 2011

Such a beautiful sweet inspiring life taken too early. We are deeply saddened by this loss. Another domestic violence act we don't understand. I lost my daughter to domestic violence too. I understand clearly your pain and suffering. Keep your faith in God and it will see you through this difficult time !

Bonnie Roebuck

September 23, 2011

I only met Bea once, but know she will be greatly missed. I pray the Lord will comfort your family.

Judi McKellar

September 23, 2011

C S

September 23, 2011

My prayers go out to your family. You will be remembered yet missed.

Laura Schlichting

September 23, 2011

My prayers are for your children...Comfort the children O Lord!
Even though Beatrice is no longer here...she is in the great crowd of witness in Heaven. She is praying for her beloved children.

Betty Thompson

September 22, 2011

My prayers goes out for the family, may you find healing in the comfort of friends and family.

Regina Marshall

September 22, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

amg

September 22, 2011

Resting in the arms of Jesus...this candle is for you Bea....may it shine forever..

smc

September 22, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Suzanne Calder

September 22, 2011

Prayers for your children . Though we are strangers I can't help but be saddened by such a tragedy. May God hold you in his safe embrace and give strength to your children.

Harmon's

September 22, 2011

To Dillon, I am sorry for your lost, you and your family are in my prayers.

Justin Kirby

September 22, 2011

god bless you and your family RIP

scott queen

September 22, 2011

I didn't know you. As a walmart employee we all feel great remorse for Bea and her family. God bless.

micelle queen

September 22, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Melissa Songer

September 22, 2011

I never had a chance to get to know Bea but I know when you needed to talk to her she was willing to sit down with you and listen. I truly believe it's because of her doing this that I am working at the the PCSO now. Thanks Bea

Clint

September 22, 2011

Yet I did not get a chance to know you, my heart goes out to your family that you left behind. May the good LORD, keep you in his arms for always. We are praying for your family and all relatives to let them know you are in a much better place and is not suffering.

Mary Fitzherbert

September 22, 2011

Our Prayers and thoughts are with Bea's Family and her Family at PCSO.

Steve & Felicity Hendrix

September 22, 2011

My Prayers go out to her family. She will be missed. RIP

Tamara Rivers(PCSO)

September 22, 2011

I will always remember and cherish the times I shared with Bea. Always kind, always smiling, always beautiful, always in our hearts. RIP

mike sofka

September 22, 2011

sorry i couldnt go to the viewing

jordan caldwell

September 22, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tammy

September 22, 2011

To Dillon and Matt Kirkland, and the rest of the family, we send our love, prayers and heart-felt support to you during this time. We are so sorry for this terrible and senseless loss. May God be near to you now and in the days to come.

Lorraine Bennett and Michael Bennett (PCHS)

September 21, 2011

I did not have the honor to know Ms. Bea personally but have heard and read what a beautiful and wonderful person she was, inside and out. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Melanie

September 21, 2011

robert kelley

September 21, 2011

suzanne kelley

September 21, 2011

Bea is alive with Christ and the angels in heaven must have greatly rejoiced when she came home. She's in a place of even greater "authority" where she is watching over us in ways we cannot imagine. I find peace in knowing that she is in our "future" not in our past. Love you Bea....
Laura Pinner Woodard
Class of 87/KHS

Laura Pinner Woodard

September 21, 2011

Bea...My prayers go out to your family. Your children will have a very special Guardian Angel watching over them and PCSO.

Rick

September 21, 2011

GEORGE DUVALL

September 21, 2011

Well Bea, I guess God needed another Angel to help out because you sure are the Angel we called on here at PCSO for anything and everything.We miss you dearly and will for a very long time. May God be with your family and friends as we all try to heal from this senseless death.

Rhonda

September 21, 2011

My heart and prayers go out to the children. I pray for them! This is so sad for anyone to bare. These are times when we really have unanswered questions as to WHY?

Educator Polk County Schools

September 21, 2011

My heart is broken for this family. To have her beautiful life taken away so forcefully is just crushing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I did not know her but you did. You will all be together again someday.

Linda Johnson

September 21, 2011

There are no words that can begin to express the sorrow I have felt at reading this story.God Bless her family and children. Know that your mother is in the loving arms of Jesus and that YOU are not alone.God Bless.

Cheryl Semprini

September 21, 2011

Prayers are with her family and children. May God be your guiding strength.

Cindy Stepson

September 21, 2011

My prayers are with the kids. May you get through this with God's help. Your mother was a wonderful woman.

Dawn Jenkins

September 21, 2011

May God comfort you during this most difficult time in your life. "Death gives us sleep, eternal youth, and immortality." Jean Paul Richter

Debbie Morgan-Davis

September 21, 2011

If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.


If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.


If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.

RIP Bea

Monica Lyon-Spires

September 21, 2011

Bea was a bright star when she worked with us at NCT Group. We are sad she is gone and wish her family peace and hope.

Charles Nunez

September 21, 2011

My Prayers are with the Family, especially the children

Stephanie Hoffman

September 21, 2011

So Sorry to hear about this. God Bless you all as you deal with your loss.

Debi

September 21, 2011

TO THE CHILDREN , I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . YOUR MOTHER WAS A VERY KIND PERSON AND SHE WILL BE MISSED .

HOLLY JONES

September 21, 2011

For the family of Bea. Bea was a smart,gorgious, sensitive loving mother. She was the woman we all wish we could be. She will be missed by everybody who knew her.

Kim Vespa

September 21, 2011

This sadedens me greatly. We had honor of grewing into young adults together through most of High School and College with Homecomings, Proms and all our free time. Her kindness has made me what I am today. I cherish every memory she gave me. The world is a sadder place today.

Brian Karcher

September 21, 2011

alice hall

September 21, 2011

TO THE FAMILY AND CHILDREN OF BEA REID ..I JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND SHE WILL BE MISSED ..I'VE NEVER KNOWN A MORE GIVING PERSON BESIDES HER AND HER LATE BROTHER ROBERT (BOB)..THANK-YOU BEA FOR ALWAYS HELPING MY FAMILY!!!!!

AUDREY JONES

September 21, 2011

An angel left us much to soon
we know she,s with God our Savior
her smile personality made this world
better we will miss her terrible RIP
dear Bea we will never forgett you.

jakab laszlo

September 21, 2011

Bea was a beautiful lady that will forever be an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her. To her children and family, may the courage and strength that were so much a part of Bea comfort you in the days ahead. God Bless you Bea.... we miss you.

Laurel Hynes

September 21, 2011

My God comfort you in your time of sorrow. She will be missed by many.

Kathleen Rainey

September 20, 2011

Bea Reid accomplished great things in her life from her family, community involvement, professional life and just the person that she was. We all now have an angel watching over us. I pray for her family to have the strength to help them through this. Bea, you are greatly missed by many.

John & Carla Neil

September 20, 2011

Steve and Family

Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss.
May your strength prevail to help you and may your memories be your comfort.

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Sometimes I still hear the sound of your voice.
I wish you were still here with me, but you had no choice.
I know an Angel held you as your body said goodbye.
But that doesn’t stop my heart from breaking.....
........“I miss you and I cry”.
No one can believe that you are really gone,
Our hearts are broken and our spirits moan.
“She was to young”, I’ve heard people say,
“Why did she, have to die this way?”
I try not to be angry, I kneel and I pray,
Asking God to be with us, as we face each day.
I always try to give Mom an extra kiss,
To make up for a little girl, she will always miss.
I understand everyone's emptiness and their sorrow too,
Because, “My precious sister..... we all miss you“.
I know you are happy in Heaven above,
Surrounded by the Angels and all their love.
But today on earth, my heart still grieves,
Because you are no longer here to talk with me”.
I will look toward Heaven, for I know I will see
A Star that will suddenly glow big and bright,
It will be my sister smiling....
..... and watching over me.

Kelly Betz

September 20, 2011

Bea was a great friend and confident of my sister. I met her a few times and am so sad for the hole she will leave in the lives of her family and the Magpies.

Jeff Rowe

September 20, 2011

Sorry for your lost God bless

The Washington

September 20, 2011

Like so many people have said, Bea touched them with her big smile and her eagerness to always help! I will especially remember her big smile while dressed up in her "Make Your Own Strawberry Shortcake" outfit during the Festival. She usually sat behind me during mass, with one of her sons. That same smile, just eager to step out and receive the Holy Eucharist! May the Lord bless your children, comfort them and show them how to get through all of this!!

Wendy Hetrick

September 20, 2011

sending my deepest sympathy.

September 20, 2011

Prayers for your family. She will be missed.

Sarah S

September 20, 2011

Bea will be missed by all who knew her.She was a special lady.always smiling.I pray she walks with the angels and that her children's hearts heal soon.God bless you all

Fran Cooper

September 20, 2011

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your family, and those you touched with your kindness. Rest in peace.

Kelly Chancey Finch

September 20, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Barbara Bissett

September 20, 2011

I met Bea at Kathleen Senior high School and she was a dear, sweet person with a Heart of Gold. Always their with a kind word, always their to lend a helping hand. I will always remember Bea for the Beautiful person that she was. My thoughts and prayers to her children and family that God will comfort you all through this difficult time..

Sheila Barrett

September 20, 2011

I worked at the PCSO for several years and always heard wonderful things about Bea - she was always friendly and kind. It's such a sad time for the SO family and my heart aches for the children. God Bless.

Thelma Merritt

September 20, 2011

Rest in Peace,Ms. Bea, you are now an angel watching over us all and I know you will watch over your children and family. My the Lord give your children and family comfort and understanding. We will miss you greatly.

Jennifer Crews

September 20, 2011

So sweet and kind to everyone at KHS. A beautiful lady. God bless her children.

Terry Albritton

September 20, 2011

There are no adequate words to convey the sorrow that is felt by everyone who knew Bea, what a wonderful person she was. So down to earth, so funny, so dedicated, and so intelligent. She will be missed by everyone who's life she touched. I extend my sincerest sympathy to her Mother, Brother, and especially her sons.

barbara mariani

September 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Becki (Alderman) Bibby

September 20, 2011

I know Bea from curly tails bbq where she would come in for lunch always smiling and happy. She will be missed. My heart breaks for the polk county sheriff's office her kids and her family. My thought and prayers are with u all

jennifer stinson

September 20, 2011

Bea Reid will always be remembered for her contagious energy, her smile, and her positive outlook. She was key in builing PCSO into the great agency that it is today. Words cannot express how badly she will be missed.

Steve Horstman

September 20, 2011

I regret that I did not know Bea, but from reading all the heartfelt expressions of love that has been posted, I can see she was so loved by the ones who did know her. She sounds like an amazing lady. This is such a senseless tragedy that has struck our community and my heart breaks for her sons, her step-children, her family as well as the PCSO family that she worked with. I pray that God will bring comfort as only he can to each of you during this very difficult time.

Linda M

September 20, 2011

Our prayers are with her children and family, we can not even begin imagine the pain you all are going through. May God lift you in his arms and help you all to find some kind of peace and understanding.

Marti & Jeff Powell

September 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John Reynolds

September 20, 2011

I knew Bea through her sister Liz. I remember her being such a kind and sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with your children, family, and friends. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.

Trisha Johnson

September 20, 2011

This is for Bea...may it shine forever

September 20, 2011

Thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy for all of the family members, friends and employees of the PCSO that have been affected by this tragic loss. May God help each of you in this time of grief. Trust in the Lord; "He is Risen" and he shall provide for you.

Charlie Stokes

September 20, 2011

Bea, you will be greatly missed by all here at PCSO. You were one amazing lady & the opportunity I had working with you will be forever in my mind. I thank God for having known you & I want to extend my deepest sympathy to your sons & family. You will be forever in our hearts & never, ever forgotten. We miss you, Bea.

Karen Hofer

September 20, 2011

Sending thoughts and prayers to your family and friends during this very difficult time. May we all find comfort in knowing you are now walking with Jesus down streets of gold. RIP

BJ McCarty

September 20, 2011

Thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy for all the family, friends, PCSO, and others affected by the tragic loss of such amazing model in Polk County. May God give each and everyone of you peace, strength and comfort in this time. May this also be a reminder of the risk public safety personnel take for us. She contributed, somehow!

EM Peralta

September 20, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I will always remember her big beautiful smile. I got to know Ms Bea because my son played basketball in the same team as her son and she was always there to help when needed. May the Lord comfort you during this hard time. Our prayers are with all the family. Gob Bless. Member of St Clement Catholic Church

Aracely DeLaGarza

September 19, 2011

Rest in peace. Was honor to have know and worked with you! Thoughts and prayers are with family in this hard time.

angie

September 19, 2011

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