Mrs. Evelyn Beatrice “Bea” Saunders Nicholes slipped quietly into her eternal rest on June 21, 2022 in her home.
Bea was born January 27, 1936 in Norfolk County, now Chesapeake, VA to the late Willie and Cherry Saunders. She joined New Light Baptist church at a young age where she served as an usher and a missionary. In recent years, she became a faithful member of Greater Bethel A. M.E. Church. While attending Greater Bethel A.M.E., she was an usher and missionary. She was also named Mother of the Year and recognized by the mayor. Bea started working for Chesapeake Public Schools Food Services in 1964 until she retired in 2004.
Bea was predeceased by her loving husband Eugene Nicholes, Jr., her son, Harry Lee Saunders, 8 siblings: Mildred Hunter, June Saunders, Ethel Harrell, Robert Saunders, Sr. Elbert Saunders, Melvin Saunders, Hubert Saunders, and Willie Saunders, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory: 3 sons: Eugene (Lucille) Nicholes III , Juan (Lisa) Saunders, & Ferris Nicholes; 1 sister, Shirley Munden; 5 grandsons: Eric Saunders, Dustin Saunders, Lamar Gilchrist, Devin Saunders, Sr. & Jaun Saunders, Jr; 7 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
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Modell Lewis says
June 29, 2022 at 2:38 pmPraying for the Hicks family the Gill family
Duangnet Themeison says
June 29, 2022 at 9:15 pmSending our deepest condolences. Prayers for you and your family.
Shelia Goodman Fields says
June 30, 2022 at 10:49 pmPraying for the family! You have my deepest sympathy! Love you!
Diane Tillett says
July 1, 2022 at 9:56 amMy Condolence to the Saunders/Nicholes family praying that God will give you strength at this difficult time. May God bring comfort to your soul and peace to your heart ❤ in Jesus name Amen.