Born in Belton, Texas on December 11, 1932, Bea was the eighth of nine children to mother Minnie Brinegar and father Mart Van Dyke. Bea was a lover of gardening, sports, and of course spending time with family. Bea is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Akers and Dianna Stokes; son-in-law Tom Akers; grandchildren, Jeffrey Akers, Jennifer Akers, and Kristen Stokes; great-grandchildren, Jessica Akers, Jillian Akers, and J.T. Akers; and great-great-grandchildren, Mila and Oliver. Bea is preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Cynthia Haynes.
A private memorial was held on May 28th, 2018, where Elvis sang Amazing Grace and her family honored her life. “You will always be in our hearts.”
But those who hope in the lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31