Beatrice Evelyn Thompson

Beatrice Evelyn Thompson, known as Bea, went to her eternal resting place on Tuesday May 19, 2026, at the age of 98 in Missouri City. She was born on March 27, 1928, in Ocheyedan Iowa on the family farm. She graduated from Worthington High School and married her high school sweetheart, Russell Thompson, on May 23, 1952, in Minnesota.

Bea lived a rich life with her husband Russell, raising five children while following her husband around the world in their many moves from Minnesota to Newfoundland, Missouri, Indiana, Washington DC, Vienna Austria, and Texas, which they considered their home. Bea was the glue that kept the family together. She was also a part of a close extended family with family gatherings and good times between the Minnesota and Texas cousins.

Bea was a proud wife, mother, and homemaker- known for her warmth, her cooking, and her faith. She was a BSF leader for 20 years, a member of the Prime Timers and Goldenaires Choir at the Woodlands United Methodist Church and served as a hospital chaplain at Memorial Hermann Hospital. She loved to travel, sing, and share joy with everyone around her.

She especially loved her eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, to whom she was affectionately known as Mama Bea. Bea is remembered for her giving spirit, her fierce loyalty, her fun-loving nature, and her presence at countless family events and celebrations.

The family rejoices that she is now in heaven with her beloved husband Russell, parents Wallace and Alma Frerichs, brothers Wendell and Donald Frerichs, sister Phyllis Scribner, sister-in -law Jeanne Frerichs, brothers-in-law Jerry Schribner and Richard Nasby, nieces Julie Scribner and Rachel Larson and nephew Randy Frerichs.

She is survived by Daughter Glenda Cooley and husband Ralph of Conroe, Son Kevin Thompson and wife Carolyn of Victoria, Daughter Lori Thompson Cowan and husband Finis of Houston, Daughter Lisa Wilt and husband John of Melbourne FL and Daughter Amy Gordon of Tulsa, Granddaughter Beth Cooley, Grandson Andrew Cooley and wife Ellen, Granddaughter Kristen Miller and husband Jackson, Grandson Ryan Thompson, Granddaughter Bonnie Wilt, Granddaughter Carly Wilt, Grandson Chris Gordon and wife Nancy, Grandson Chase Gordon, step-granddaughter Grace Padua and husband Preston and step-grandson William Cowan, eight great-grandchildren Noah Fikes, Kennedy Cooley, Emma Miller, Max Miller, Lillian Miller, Quinn Miller, Ethan Gordon, and Evelyn Padua. Sister Janet Hughes and husband Larry of Florida and Minnesota, Sisters-in-law Dianne Frerichs of Minnesota and Alice Nasby of Arizona, Goddaughter Debra Begotka of Arizona, and other family loved ones and friends.

Special thanks to the loving staff at Optimum Personal Care Home and her Hospice team who cared for her so well the last year of her life, bringing joy to her life and her family. In lieu of flowers please consider a small donation to Optimum Personal Care, 2021 FM 1092, Missouri City, Texas 77459. Attention Sharon Lambi.

Rest with the Lord, dearest Mama Bea.

Visitation/Reception will be held at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384, US, on June 19, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and Burial from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Thompson, Andrew Cooley, Ralph Cooley, Ryan Thompson, Chris Gordon, Chase Gordon, Finis Cowan, and Daniel Frerichs.