Born June 13, 1935 in Newton Falls, Ohio, she was the daughter of Louis and Annie Annos. She was the youngest of six children and was adored by her older sister and four older brothers. She attended Kent State University for 2 years before leaving to pursue a modeling career in New York City. After a glamorous and successful modeling career for “Sophie on Saks”, BeBe performed as a synchronized swimmer, where she won “Miss Aqua Show” and performed in the New York World’s Fair. She then relocated to Columbia, SC where she pursued a career in fashion merchandising as the Fashion Director for Belk’s Department Store. She later hosted and produced a fashion talk show on SCETV. She was an accomplished artist and owned and operated Phillips Art Gallery in Columbia.
Bebe lived life with an adventurous spirit doing all the activities she loved. She was an avid swimmer all of her life. She spent her retirement years in Garden City and Murrells Inlet, South Carolina where she enjoyed gardening, flounder fishing, with her brother Tom, and boating. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed trips to the Bahamas, Hawaii, and Europe during her middle years.
She fiercely loved her family and was a devoted mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She handed down her attention to detail and artistic ability to her grandson, Patrick, her entrepreneurial spirit to her grandson, Michael, and her love of cooking to her grandson, Drake.
She is survived by her children, Lynn (Lee) White of Atlanta, Georgia and Patrick (Judy) Orman, III of Charlotte; three beloved grandchildren, Patrick Orman, IV and fiancé, Amanda Dean of Chapin, SC, Michael (Ali) White of San Francisco, California and Drake (Haleigh) Orman of Lexington, SC and one great granddaughter, Lilly Orman; as well as her beloved brother, Tom (Katie) Anderson of Columbia, SC; great aunt, Irene Wehner of Marietta, Georgia and many nieces and nephews and their extended families.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rosebelle Mungai for her companionship and loving care during BeBe's final years and last moments in Charlotte.
A private service to celebrate her life will be held at a later time.
Condolences may be offered at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.
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