Beloved wife of the late Alvin C. Orgeron. Devoted and loving wife of 63 years to the late Joseph A. Madere. Daughter of the late Angelica Marie Leonard Adams and the late Xavier Felix Adams.
She was also preceded in death by her loving brothers, Ivy, Arthur, Xavier, Jr., Earl, Alton, Walter, and Noel Adams, and her precious sisters, Ollie Beasley, Daisy Mauffrey, and Notissa Ruiz.
“Bea” as she was known to most, never met a stranger and always had a story to tell or a kind word to share. Her smile lit up the room and her laughter was infectious. She possessed a childlike character, innocent, joyful, and the eternal optimist.
Beatrice was a dedicated homemaker and a caregiver to many over the years. She lived a full life and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She loved dancing, singing, cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, and playing Bingo!
Beatrice was an active member of the Wigwam POW club, AARP, Senior Friends- H2U, Go Getters of Metairie, the Birthday Club, and Golden Age Club - Mike Miley Chapter.
A special thanks to the dedicated staff at Dr. Kiran Zaveri’s office, East Jefferson General Hospital, Pulse Home Health, and Notre Dame Hospice. The family would also like to express their sincere gratitude for the family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers who brightened her final days with a song, a card, a call, or a visit. Each of you made her feel special and this made a huge difference in her final days.
Beatrice was laid to rest at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary, LA.
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