1934
Bessie
2016
Bessie "BeaBea" Lewis Thomson
December 4, 1934 — May 16, 2016
Bessie "BeaBea" Lewis Thomson, our bright light, 81 of Hanahan, South Carolina, wife of Charles "Chuck" Allen Thomson, went to heaven on Monday, May 16, 2016 at a local hospital. Her Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive friends Tuesday in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
BeaBea was born December 4, 1934 in Lesterville, Missouri, daughter of the late Glover Lewis and Della Russell Lewis. In 1958, she met Chuck at the USO club and they were married shortly after. Known for her optimism and sense of style, she was a vivacious fun-loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a retired salesperson, having worked for Havertys Furniture Company for 28 years.
She was a devoted member of Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church. BeaBea adored her family, friends, her beautiful yard, and her church. She never met a stranger and was loved by all whose lives she touched.
In addition to her husband of 58 years, Chuck, she is survived by two daughters: Cheri T. Warren (David) of Charleston, SC and Teresa T. Sabert (George) of Lebanon, OH; sister, Lucy Asberry; four grandchildren: Max T. Sabert, Nickolas A. Sabert, Caroline E. Warren, and Catey E. Warren; two nieces: Diana Sandusky and Nancy Wesley Roberts; and two nephews: Lewis Asberry (Pam) and Clifford Asberry (Molly).
She is predeceased by her brother, Burt Lewis and sister, May Lewis.
Memorials may be made to Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church, 5931 Murray Drive, Hanahan, SC 29410 and/or Alzheimers Fund, Elks Lodge #242, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407.
BeaBea was born December 4, 1934 in Lesterville, Missouri, daughter of the late Glover Lewis and Della Russell Lewis. In 1958, she met Chuck at the USO club and they were married shortly after. Known for her optimism and sense of style, she was a vivacious fun-loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a retired salesperson, having worked for Havertys Furniture Company for 28 years.
She was a devoted member of Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church. BeaBea adored her family, friends, her beautiful yard, and her church. She never met a stranger and was loved by all whose lives she touched.
In addition to her husband of 58 years, Chuck, she is survived by two daughters: Cheri T. Warren (David) of Charleston, SC and Teresa T. Sabert (George) of Lebanon, OH; sister, Lucy Asberry; four grandchildren: Max T. Sabert, Nickolas A. Sabert, Caroline E. Warren, and Catey E. Warren; two nieces: Diana Sandusky and Nancy Wesley Roberts; and two nephews: Lewis Asberry (Pam) and Clifford Asberry (Molly).
She is predeceased by her brother, Burt Lewis and sister, May Lewis.
Memorials may be made to Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church, 5931 Murray Drive, Hanahan, SC 29410 and/or Alzheimers Fund, Elks Lodge #242, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407.
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