Beatrice "Bea" Ogea

Beatrice "Bea" Ogea, 86, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at a local hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, making jewelry, and loved taking care of her flowers. Bea was known for her great fruitcakes, and loved her Lord and Savior as well as her family. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends.

She is survived by her son, Howard Ogea, Jr. and wife Vicky of Vinton; daughter, Patricia A. Duhon of Vinton; seven grandchildren, Glenn D. Duhon II (Sheila), Jeffrey L. Duhon (Crystal), Shannon T. Duhon, Cory S. Ogea (Trish), MaRhonda L. Ingram (Nathan), Courtney R. Cornor (Chris), Brittany K. Ogea; along with eleven great grandchildren.

Bea is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ogea, Sr.; parents, John and Ada Mitchell; brother, William Mitchell; sisters, Rosetta McCaskill, Eunice Robinson, Freida Mitchell, Thelma Mitchell; and son-in-law, Glenn D. Duhon.

Services will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton with Father Carlos Garcia officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 5:00-8:00pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm at the funeral home. Visitation will resume on Tuesday from 8:00am until the time of service. Burial will follow at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.