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Obituary For Beatrice Lena Smith West

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Beatrice West, who departed this life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the Henry Hall Woolard Community Center in Sylvester, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Mrs. Beatrice Lena West was born on March 27, 1945 in Sylvester, Georgia, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Gano and Lula D. Smith.

Beatrice was educated in the Worth County Public School System. She later earned her high school diploma.

At an early age, Beatrice accepted Christ and joined Little Morning Star Baptist Church in Acree, Georgia, now known as New Morning Star Baptist Church, and attended faithfully until her health declined.

Beatrice was the eldest daughter of eight siblings and helped her family in many ways. Her work history varied from being a cook at a local diner to becoming a supervisor at Coats & Clark Manufacturing.

Beatrice became a mother to her son, Andrew Henry. In later years, Beatrice met and married Mr. Lewis C. West. From this union, they welcomed their daughter, Alexis Sharell West.

Beatrice prided herself on family. She was excited for the births of her grandchildren, Jayden and Bryan Henry, Kadience Mosley and Khloe Hamilton. Beatrice loved music, enjoying life, and having good times. Her hobbies included visiting flea markets, playing the Lottery, and shopping. Desserts were her favorite. Her favorite cake was coconut. If you knew “Bea”, you knew of her love for sweets.

Our Loved One’s time upon this earthly realm came to an end on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. Her parents, Gano and Lula D. Smith, her husband, Lewis C. West, a grandson, Kadience Mosley, her sister, Lola B. Smith, her nieces, Tomiko Smith, Shenna Williams, and a nephew, Justin Smith, have all preceded her in death.

Beatrice leaves to cherish her memories her loving son, Andrew (Monifa) Henry of Northville, Michigan; her devoted daughter, Alexis West of Albany, Georgia; grandchildren, Jayden Henry, Bryan Henry, both of Northville, Michigan, Khloe Hamilton of Albany, Georgia; sisters, Classie Smith, Leola Smith, Lizzie Smith, Gloria (Nathaniel) Green; brothers, Gene Smith, Edgar Smith, Jerry Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Guest Book

May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. We are here for you and family, and we are sending plenty of love. The ISOM FAMILY send our condolences to our family. Gloria (Jean), Henritta (Penny), and Patrick & Sharon Isom-Hall (Champ).

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My Condolences to the Smith and West Families. Dorothea Taylor & Family.

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My Condolences to the Smith and West Families.

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So sorry for your lost. A beautiful woman she was. Debbie Guyton

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Sending healing prayers and hugs of comfort to my cousins on the loss of their beloved Beatrice Lena Smith. Love Yvonne, Norman Cones & family from Grand Rapids Michigan

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In memory of my beloved sister, Beatrice Smith West, you are forever in our hearts; gone but not forgotten. Jerry Smith and Family

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My sincere condolences to the families. David Wiley

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I still remember going around the corner to play her numbers,and not to forget the Pepsi.She will truly be missed.Rest in peace Cousin Bea. The Holley's Family Grand Rapids Mi.

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Although at time of sorry there's little words can say may these words of sympathy help comfort you today. Cousin Beatrice on behalf of the FORD FAMILY we send our condolences to our family and extended family You will be truly missed. We love You and may you Rest in Paradise . Dorothy & Virginia Ford Tallahassee, West Palm beach, Belleglade, Southbay,Ft.Lauderdale,Clewiston Fla.

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I extend my sincerest condolences to the family. I also enjoyed my time being around Beatrice over the years. She and Lewis could really make you laugh! Sorry to hear of her untimely demise. Rest In Power.... Mujahid Ali (Errol Fain).

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My sincere condolences to my family. So sorry for your loss. Aunt Bea was a very lovely person with a beautiful heart. She will be missed. Your neice Chris Thomas

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My deepest sympathy to the family during this time of sorrow and bereavement. Dr. Annette Mumphery, Cordele, Ga.

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