Beatrice Stover

1930 - 2021

GALLIPOLIS — Beatrice Louise Stover, age 90 of Gallipolis, who was affectionately known as "Aunt Bea" by everyone, passed away on Wednesday afternoon January 20, 2021 at her home. Born October 13, 1930 in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Ogal Wilson and Hazel Irene Wells Lear. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded by her husband, James Fredrick "Freddie" Stover, brother, Thomas Wilson "Tom" Lear, sister, Rose Holley, and a niece, Carla Case.

Bea retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center after many years of service. She and Freddie were members of the Grande Square, (square dance club), and the Gold Wing Riders Association, Chapter C2. They also enjoyed camping.

She is survived by a sister, Virginia Stroop of Circleville, nephews, Carlton (Charlene) Stroop of Circleville, Michael (Joy) Stroop of Oak Hill, niece, Cynthia Asher of Piqua, sister-in-law, Linda Lear of Bidwell, great nieces and nephew which Bea and Freddie helped raise, Cecelia Case of Wellston, Dakota Case of Wellston and Joushua Case of Vermont. Also surviving are brother and sister in laws, Charles (Mary) Stover of Bidwell, Barbara (Douglas) Langhorne of Gallipolis and Ralph Lee Stover of Gallipolis along with numerous great great nieces and nephews and her many loving caregivers.

Funeral services were 1 p.m., Tuesday January 26, 2021 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Harmon officiating. Burial followed at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends called at the funeral home on Tuesday, one hour prior to services.

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