Beulah A. (Simmons) Bennett

  Beulah Ann “Bea” (Simmons) Bennett, age 79, of Petersburg, WV passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home.  She was born on June 29, 1942 in Rig, WV  and was a daughter of the late Garfield William Simmons and Grace Lulu (Kile) Simmons.

  In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. “June” Bennett in 2019; one daughter, Tina Moore; one grandson, Tyler Moore; one great grandson, Max Nettles; two sisters, Mary Belle Watts and Martha Louise Bogan.

 Bea is survived by one son, Bill (Nancy) Moore of Maysville, WV; one granddaughter, Danielle Nettles; two great grandchildren, Abigail Nettles and Lucian Small; one niece, Shanda Bogan of Moorefield, WV; five great nieces, Courtnie Butler, Crystan Kisamore, Dakota Wratchford, Latisha Fortner and Shi-An Kline; two great nephews, Aaron Watts and Joshua Wratchford; several great-great nieces and nephews including Brynn and Reese and a special sister-in-law, Alice Walters. 

Bea’s life centered around her family. Her passion was gardening, baking and cooking.  She enjoyed having family gathering at her home.  She never missed sending Birthday and Anniversary cards to family and friends. Bea was a member of Corner United Methodist Church and attended South Branch Baptist Church.   

 To honor Beulah’s wishes, her body will be cremated and a memorial service will be Saturday 2:00 PM, January 22, 2022 at South Branch Baptist Church, 496 Veterans Lane, Petersburg, WV with Pastor Matt Perrine and Rev. Joseph Gerstell officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

 In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Corner United Methodist Church, c/o Bernice Kesner, 2108 Haslacker Road, Maysville, WV  26833 or South Branch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 65, Petersburg, WV  26847.

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