Beatrice Elliott

Beatrice Parks Elliott 1905 – 2010 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8 Beatrice “Mrs. Be” Parks Elliott, 105 of Newnan died on July 11, 2010 at Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of Rev. William & Melvina Parks, born on January 8, 1905. She was one of eleven siblings born to that union. She departed her temporary home on July 11, 2010 where she joined her parents, her siblings & her friends at their celestial final home. Mrs. Be joined Mt. Vernon First Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia at a very early age, where she remained faithful until she was unable to attend. She was a devoted & willing steward. She touched many lives with her grace, intelligence & charm. She was a faithful worker to The Courtesy Guild, The choirs, the vacation bible school & the list goes on and on. “To every season there is a purpose… a time to be born and a time to die…”, despite her failing health, Mrs. Be kept the faith and her soul stayed anchored in the Lord. Mrs. Be was an educator in Coweta & Carroll counties for over 40 years, touching many lives. She received many awards & accolades, as being honored by President Franklin Roosevelt for her outstanding volunteer work with the American Red Cross. Mrs. Be’s name was placed in the congressional records in 2008 by Lynn Westmorland, our House of Representatives Elect. She leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted & loving daughter, Melvinor J. Kendrick & son-in-law Carlton Kendrick; two grandchildren, Pamela B Clark & Monroe Williamson, III; two great grandchildren, Jahara Phillips & Jordan A’Mel Clark, one great-great-grandchild, Kaylani Pamela Clark, two sisters, Mattie P. Holmes & Rosa P. Washington, two brothers, Major (Maggie)Parks & Charles (Gloria) Parks, a devoted cousin, Jeremiah Thrash, a devoted friend & co-worker, Carolyn R. Henderson, many devoted nieces & nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends. The funeral service is Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She will lie-in-state from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Friends may pay respects to Mrs. Be at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan on Wednesday night from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4 McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580

Beatrice Elliott

January 8, 1905 - July 11, 2010