Beatrice May Erwin

Beatrice was born to Clifton Couch and Rachel Couch August 9, 1939 in Nathan, Arkansas. She married Wayne Erwin in 1956, and they lived together in Pasadena, Texas. Together they raised 4 children.

She is survived by Cynthia Nettles and husband Floyd of Baytown, Tena Argabright and husband Darrell of Deer Park. Sisters Julie Stilson of Lufkin, Edna Tarver of College Station, Barbara Collins and husband Roy of College Station, Mary Pivonka and husband Harold of Bryan, brother Billy Couch and wife Brenda of Bryan. Half sisters Brenda Hester and husband Clay, Linda Gillingham and husband Robb. Half brothers Larry Couch and wife Caroline, Edward Couch and wife Theresa from Arkansas.

Grandchildren Amanda Setliff and husband Chad, Julia Erwin and family, Brandi Gardner and husband Vince, Tiffany Collins and husband Brian, Daniel Nettles and wife Renee, Drake Nettles and wife Dora, Michael Erwin II and wife Nicole, Shelby Argabright. Great grandchildren Hunter & Staci Setliff, Nathan Setliff, Deborah Hernandez, Zoe Hernandez, Megan Gardner, Allie Collins, Austin Collins, Jayden Berninger, Nova Berninger, Sophia Erwin, Sadie Nettles, Sawyer Nettles Great Great Grandchildren River Setliff, Waylon Setliff, Maxwell Athens.

She was preceded in death by Rachel Couch (mother), Clifton Couch (father), Wayne Erwin (husband), Deborah Erwin (daughter), Michael Erwin (son), Herman Couch (brother), Jean Randall (sister), Rita White( sister).

Bea first and foremost was a wife, mother and grandmother. Bea and Wayne had 46 years together. She was a Pasadena Police Officer Patrol Lady for many years and loved it. After Wayne’s retirement, they delved into antique collecting, traveling in their Motorhome and she opened an antique consignment booth. They were both very active.

Mom loved her church, South Avenue Baptist Church. She was an active member and loved working their Food Pantry. Mom loved to be kind to everyone. Everyone loved her because of that kindness and as her children, we believe she was THE WORLD’S GREATEST MOTHER!!! To know her was to love her.

The family request that donation be made to the Food Pantry at South Avenue Baptist Church or the AIDS Foundation. The family would like to thank the Caregivers at Light Heart Memory Care for the love and support given to mother and the family for the last 6 weeks. Such a blessing and treasure to all of us.