Beatrice Sweat

   Mrs. Beatrice Lewis Sweat of 2718 Hilly Branch Road, Lumberton, North Carolina was born on December 4, 1937 and departed this life on November 21, 2020.

   She is preceded in death by her son, Mr. Amando Sweat; parents, Mr., and Mrs. S.J. and Florence Lewis; husband, Mr. John D. Sweat; granddaughter, Celeste L. Sweat; nephew, Mr. Anthony V. Locklear; and a brother, Mr. Alfred Ray Lewis.

   She is survived by two sons, Mr. Ronald Gene Sweat, Sr. (Cindy) and Mr. Lionel Ray Sweat (Wendy); two sisters, Mrs. Frances Arnold (Milton, deceased) and Mrs. Dorothy Chavis (H.L), all of Lumberton, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Amanda Sweat (Maurice), Rhonda Sweat, Ronald Sweat, Jr. (Erica), Amber Evans (Alex), Austin Lowry (Samantha) and Logan Jacobs; loved ones, Kathy Sweat, Crystal Hardin, and a sister-in- law, Shirley Tyner, forever embrace her remembrance. She also had, nine great-grandchildren; two nieces, Anita and Sandra; two nephews, Dean and Kirk; great nieces and great nephews, and a host of relatives and friends honor her in continual admiration. Special appreciation is extended to the nursing and hospice caregivers, as well as HealthKeeperz Home Health Agency. Many thanks to Courtney from HealthKeeperz.

   Mrs. Bea was a women of many talents. Brought up in rural Robeson County, North Carolina, she was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandma, family member, and friend. She was formerly employed with the textile industry in Robeson County, North Carolina, and finally with the Lumber River Council of Governments (COG) in Lumberton, North Carolina.

   Mrs. Bea was a devoted wife to her husband, Mr. John D. Sweat, retired Army veteran. Some of her most treasured recollections were of their military travels, encountering various cultures. She became a family matriarch, a mother who is head and ruler of her family and descendants. Lending advice and instruction, everyone trusted her guidance. Mrs. Bea was strong willed, but compassionate, always with an objective eye on any situation. Family and friends often received her counsel while enjoying the warm sunshine, seated in the shelter of her carport. Her hospitality was further extended around the kitchen table affording delicious meals, loving fellowship, and a familial embrace that will not be forgotten. Mrs. Bea later gained new appreciation for living and an awareness of the many blessings of her life when she accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ, as her Savior during service at Reedy Branch Baptist Church in Fairmont, North Carolina. In addition to her beloved family and friends, she gained a church family and a vision for greater rewards to follow in Heaven. With humility, she said “I got saved.”

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