Beulah Irene Smith, 85, a longtime Sedro-Woolley area resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Providence Regional Care Center in Everett.
She was born on July 11, 1926 in Franklin, North Carolina, the daughter of Hezikiah J. & Hassie (Cloer) Dills. She made her home there until coming to Skagit County settling in Hamilton in 1955.
In 1962 she was united in marriage to Reverend Theodore “T.T.” Smith in Sedro-Woolley, where they made their home together for 27 years until TT’s death in 1989.
Beulah was active in the Baptist churches that TT pastored at in the valley, teaching Sunday school and coordinating and assisting with church activities. She was currently a member of the Skagit Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley. She also enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and quilting; baking cakes and she would always send to family & friends a card for birthdays or special occasions.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Becraft and her husband Steve of Everett. Four grandchildren, Jerry, Ray and David Becraft and Tamara Dunlop (Terry). Six great-grandchildren, Ashley, Rachel, Ray IV, Steve, Brittany and Blake. Three sisters, Ruth Southard in North Carolina, Sylvia Anderson of Sedro-Woolley and Annie Steiner of Mount Vernon; one brother, Hez Dills of Sedro-Woolley and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband TT; three brothers, Clifford, Gordon & Elzie Dills and a sister, Goldie Burch.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Epilepsy Foundation or the Leukemia Society. They would also like to acknowledge Dr. Shetabi and his staff at the North Puget Cancer Center and to Beulah’s family for all of their love and support.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Skagit Baptist Church, 1325 Township Street in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Pat Towell officiating. Interment will follow at the Lyman Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
My Granny was the best. I miss you and love you Granny. Thank you for loving me.
Every time I heard “Ka-thy” called out in her North Carolina accent I’d smile inside, knowing a gab session was being called to order on Bea’s front porch. We giggled like girls sometimes, sipping our coffee and tea on the sofa. Once in a blue moon I’d get cinnamon rolls from Joy’s (my coat hiding my flannels somewhat) and we two would sit in the morning sun, still in our jammies, on the front porch having breakfast and watching people pass. Such a contrast to her otherwise charming southern manners. She knew how to make you welcome. Her curiosity about people made her eyes sparkle and getting to know others endeared her to them. Over the years, as our gardening passion was tempered with her frail health, I saw her passion about her family increase. You all made her so happy and proud. And didn’t she like to decorate though?!? I will always think of her when I see a cardinal, Christmas red.
With love and prayers for sustaining memories,
Kathryn Poole
Ms. Beulah, You have touched countless lives with your sincere care for others. Your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was sincere, and your expression of that faith impacted people’s hearts. My dear friend, I know you are in the presense of Jesus Christ which is far better, and I know those of us in Christ will see you again someday, but until then we will miss you very much. God bless you Ms. Beulah (Boots),
Pastor Pat
I’ll always remember the fun we all had at Granny’s house when Brenda and I were young girls. And all of the fun things that you and TT did for us when we were teenagers. You both made a difference in my life. Thank You so much. I remember our talk the evening Granny left and now the same words apply to you. May you find Joy and Peace now with Our Savior and all those that you love who have gone before. Good bye for now, my aunt “Boots”. I love you.
Beulah will be remembered as a loving sweet women that was always willing to give you love and support to get through the trials of life. I will always remember her being with our family in the last hours with our beloved Mom. Beulah was saying The Lords Prayer over Mom when she went into the peaceful sleep. Thank you Beulah, you was a blessing and I will always remember you with Love. Larki