Beatrice Y Wilson

Beatrice Young Wilson was born in Blythewood, South Carolina to the late Lillie Mae Harris and Carl Seibles. Beatrice grew up in the house of her grandparents and grew up with two of her close cousins, Melvina Haigler and the late Betty Elaine Novoa. 

She attended Richland County Public Schools and graduated from Bethel High School in 1955.

Beatrice was a career state employee serving for 43 years.  She retired from the Department of Corrections more than 15 years ago.

Beatrice was a true nature lover.  Her favorite hobby was gardening. She loved working in her yard, planting and tending flowers.  She was also a cat lover.  She has had many pets throughout the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Henry S. Harris.

There are many loving family members and friends who love her and will miss her dearly.  She is survived by two aunts: Sara Y McDaniel of Blythewood, SC and Essie Mae Lyles, of Columbia, SC; a special cousin, Melvina (David) Haigler, Blythewood, SC; one sister Mary H.  Bingham, one brother Gregory (Lavern) Harris, both of Columbia, SC; one niece, Ann (Chad) Johnson, Charlotte, NC and a host of other relatives and friends.

Beatrice also had a special affection for her classmates of the Bethel High School Class of 1955 in Blythewood, SC.

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