Beatrice D. Williamson

Bea was born on October 31, 1931 and raised in the Burholme section of Philadelphia and lived in Marlton, NJ for over 50 years. She later lived in Florida for over twenty years.

She was known for being the Avon Lady, Girl Scout Leader, Girls’ Softball Coach, seamstress, gorgeous hand-made crafts, an avid Eagles and Phillies fan and Steven’s Minister in her Lutheran Church. Bea loved her German shepherds, her soap operas and was always reading a good book. She was deeply involved with Evesham PTA, Florida Women’s Club, GOP, and Evesham Rec Council.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Williamson, Sr, her mother, Beatrice Staufenberg, her son James Williamson, Jr., her daughter, Diane Dezeeuw, and her grandson, James Williamson, III.

Bea is survived by her daughter, Leslee Jacobs (Frank, III), her granddaughters, Rebekah Chillemi (Anthony) and Naomi Thibodeaux (Nic); her grandson, Frank Jacobs, IV (Patricia); great-granddaughters, Eva, Corina, Alexandria and Noel; and great-grandsons, Luke and Frank V.

Bea’s son, James Williamson, Jr. is survived by his wife, Marilyn, her grandchildren, Charles Williamson and Lara Elizabeth Williamson (Christopher Taylor); and great-grandson, Winston.

Bea’s grandson, James Williamson III, is survived by her great- grandchildren, Madison and Andrew James.

Bea’s daughter, Diane Dezeeuw is survived by her granddaughter, Melissa Dezeeuw.

Bea is also survived by her stepbrother, Ronald Staufenberg.

Bea had a compassionate, loving heart with a contagious zest for life, and she will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of her favorite charities, Hope Alive Haiti, P.O. Box 964, Medford, NJ, 08055, www.hopealivehaiti.org

Date, time, and location of Memorial services in New Jersey and Florida will be forthcoming.