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Beatrice Sears Obituary

The life of Beatrice Sears will be celebrated in music and memories Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at University Baptist Church, 5775 Highland Road. Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. Ms. Bea is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ronald James Sears; two sons and their wives, Ronald and Beth, and Thomas and Judith; daughter, Julia and husband Darryl Bourgoyne; five grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Ms. Bea is also survived by a brother, Lynn Woodcock; and two sisters, Monica Doan and Bonnie Chamberlin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Mary Ellen Woodcock; two brother, Lawrence and Donald; and two sisters, Iris Fosgitt and Ellen Woodcock. A native of Midland, Mich., she moved to Baton Rouge in 1978. She also resided in Florida for a while. The family would like to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge, especially Diane, Diana, Shirley, Denise and Judy, for their concern and kindness.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 20 to Nov. 24, 2012.
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Julie, Paul and I are out of town this week and may not get back to Baton Rouge in time for the service. I do want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and will see you on Sunday, if we can't make it on Saturday.
Love to you,
Nancy Murrill

November 22, 2012

Julie and and Mr. Ron you are in my prayers. Ms. Bea treated me with such kindness and was a sweet person. We will all miss her.

November 21, 2012

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