Beatrice Grall

Beatrice, is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Jerome John Grall, her children Annette Pedregon (Hector) in El Paso, Alfred Grall in San Antonio, Harold Grall (Stacy), in Dumas, Lawrence Grall in Amarillo and Laurie Grizzard in Dallas; along with her beloved son and daughter in law Hector Pedregon and Stacy McWilliams Grall, her grandchildren Matthew, Nicolas, and Monica Pedregon, TJ and Dusty McWilliams and their spouses and families.

Beatrice was born on August 29,1928 in El Paso, Texas to Beatrice and Emilio Palafox and number 5 of 6 siblings who are all deceased now. She graduated from El Paso High School. She married Jerome Grall in 1953 who was stationed in El Paso during the war and from Milwaukee WI. He fell deeply in love with her the minute he met her. They resided in El Paso and quickly started their family. The couple welcomed 6 children into their home but lost Matthew at one month. Beatrice set about raising her family and teaching them the love of the Lord and a relationship with Jesus Christ She encouraged them to pursue their goals keeping HIM first and foremost.

Beatrice was blessed with beauty both inside and out as well as the gift of singing, which she used to worship her Savior as well as to inspire others. Beatrice was known for her warm generous spirit, her ability to make everyone feel special, her never ending smile, and her quick wit. She was passionate about music and encouraging others in their walks of life. Always active and a dedicated member of the Catholic Church, she led the singing and also served as President of the Ladies Guild. She made the best homemade cookies you could ever eat.

A viewing and rosary are scheduled for Thursday, June 18 at 6pm at Martin Funeral Home on George Dieter. Funeral is scheduled for Friday June 19th at 1130 am at St Raphael’s Church followed by a burial at Fort Bliss. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or The Wounded Warrior Project.

The family would like to thank all our caregivers and most especially Margo for her exceptional care of mom until the very end and Jill who always made her laugh.