Beatrice Smith

Beatrice A. Smith, 93, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021. She was born on May 13, 1927 in Wildwood, NJ to Sarah Jane and Frank Restall. She was a resident of Hampton, VA for 70 years and retired from the Orthopaedic and Spine Center in 2000 after 15 years of service. Bea was a person who would give her time to help others. She loved her volunteer work at the Sentara CarePlex Hospital and was a member of Therapy Dog International. She also loved tending the flowers in her rose garden, music, sports and above all, her family. As a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years and was a past member of Publick Times Chorus. Bea is preceded in death by her husband CWO-4 Charles W. Smith, USAF and her daughter, Sandra K. Wygand. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Charles F. Smith (Leanne), her daughter Jacqueline A. Smith, her adopted daughter Carolyn Crist, grandchildren Graham C. Smith, Brandy Wygand, Brittany Wygand, Nathan Wygand, and her great-grandchildren, Cheyanne and Jacob. The family would like to thank Keesya Hill-Jones and Caregivers In-Home Care of Williamsburg for their caring and support, Timberly Hobson-Carter for her compassion and companionship during this time, and Personal Touch Hospice nurses Tracy and Joelle for their kindness and concern. A very special “Thank You” to Rebecca Crist for all her help and gentle touch in caring for her GGB. An inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association or Breast Cancer Awareness.