She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Eddie V. Miles, Sr.; parents Manhattan and Lettie (Bussie) Fagan, six brothers and one sister. Lovingly called “Bea” by her many friends and “Noni” by her grandchildren, she was devoted to her family, an excellent cook and longtime member and supporter of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to celebrate her life her niece Vivian Lucas; her children Sharon (Curtis) Turner, Leonard (Mary Ann) Miles, Janet (Robert) Smith, Eddie Jr. (Randi) Miles, Larry (Twyla) Miles, Rochelle (Thomas) Johnson, 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Beatrice Miles’ Favorite Saying:
“There is a destiny that makes us brothers, none goes his way alone.
All that we send into the lives of others, comes back into our own.” (Rev. Reynolds)
Her service will be held at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1044 Spruce Street, Pueblo, CO 81004, at 1:00 p.m.,Thursday, October 24, with Rev. Orval Miles officiating. Burial will follow at Imperial Memorial Gardens, 5450 W. State Hwy 78.
Visiting hours are on Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Imperial Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, food or gifts, the family requests donations be made in her name to Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.