Beatrice Thompson "Bea" Boswell

Beatrice Thompson "Bea" Boswell obituary

Beatrice Boswell Obituary

Beatrice "Bea" Thompson Boswell

Funeral services for Beatrice "Bea" Thompson Boswell will be held at 10 am on Friday October 5, 2012 in the chapel of John Kramer and Son with Rev. David Shaw officiating. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Woodworth, under the direction of John Kramer & Son.

Beatrice "Bea" Thompson Boswell, 90, of Alexandria, passed away Monday October 1, 2012 at CHRISTUS St, Francis Cabrini Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her husband Henry C. Boswell; her parents, Rawlins Muriel Thompson and Lucy Smith Thompson; three brothers, Osborn Thompson, Dewey Thompson, Clifton Thompson; five sisters, Gladys Thompson, Myrtis Albright, Lucy Adele "Dale" Bates Hayes, Lula Holland, and Mabel Johnson.

Bea was a life-long member of Parkview Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She retired from J.C. Pennys, and was an avid gardener. She loved to laugh and have great fun with her family and friends.

She is survived by her son Robert "Bob" Boswell; one brother Rawleigh Mike Thompson, one grandson Scott Boswell; three great grandchildren Tony Boswell, Joy Boswell, Misty Boswell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday October 4, 2012 and 8:30 am until time of service Friday.

Online notes of condolence may be sent to the family at [email protected]

Published by The Town Talk on Oct. 3, 2012.
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God Bless

Susan Jeansonne

October 5, 2012

Mrs. Bea, I will greatly miss doing your hair and visiting with you every week for over 30 years. May God Bless you and your family. Love you

Diane Welch

October 4, 2012

For my Mother, Velma Bailey, who considered Bea as a best friend. She thought the world of her and always kept her in her memory. Mother is in heaven jumping up and down with excitement of having her best friend to talk with. God Bless

James Bailey

October 4, 2012

Scott sorry to hear of your loss of your grandmother may the LORD bless you'll in this time of sorrow. Bear Strother Oakdale,La.

October 3, 2012

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Bea Boswell

October 3, 2012

To a wonderful & beautiful lady - I will miss you so much. Aunt Bea,the precious times our family has spent together, I will always cherish. I love you!
Donna Kay Burdeaux (Thompson)

October 3, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tracey Johnson

October 3, 2012

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