Beatrice B. Quaites

Beatrice Bernice Quaites was born August 9, 1939 to Henry Jaro and Birdie Mae Woods in Portland, Oregon. She moved to Omaha in 1942 and graduated from South High School in 1958. Beatrice was united in holy matrimony to Jimmie Quaites, July 13, 1958. To this union four children were born, Robin Rennee’, Vicki Jo, Raymond Eugene and James Vernon Quaites.

Bea enjoyed bowling in the Sunday Mixed League, playing volleyball and helping others.  She was employed at Richard Young Hospital for 27 years in the Nursing Department. She was recognized and honored for administering CPR and saving the life of an individual who was experiencing a life-threatening condition at the bowling alley.

She was a member of St. John AME Church for a number of years and later joined St. Mark Baptist Church in the mid 70’s. When her health permitted, Bea was an active choir member who enjoyed singing for the Lord. She also served as Coordinator of the Music Ministry and was President of the choir. Bea was instrumental in helping to reorganize the Gospel Children’s Choir and faithfully attended Sunday School, prayer meeting and bible study.

Bea was preceded in death by her father and mother, sister Henrietta McClarty and brother James Woods .  She was a loving and devoted mother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves to cherish fond memories, four devoted children, Robin Qua­ites-Sherman, Vicki Quaites-Ferris , Raymond Quaites and James Quaites , life-long love and confidante Jimmie Quaites, sister-in-law Elizabeth Woods, cousins Carolyn Davis , Mary Alice Mason, Ronald Selleaze, Fayetta Burch , Avel Gordly , nieces, nephews and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.

VISITATION:  Friday, March 3rd from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, followed by a service from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at St. Mark Baptist Church.  Funeral services on Saturday, March 4th at 9:00 am at St. Mark Baptist Church, 3616 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE.  Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.  ROEDER MORTUARY 4932 Ames Avenue 453-5600 www.RoederMortuary.com