Beatrice Burgess

Seneca- Ruby Beatrice McDonald Burgess, 96, wife of the late John Leslie Burgess, passed away Friday, February 18th, 2022 at the Residence at Park Place.

 

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Beatrice was the daughter of the late Dock Wickliff McDonald and Lona Cobb McDonald.  Beatrice was a homemaker, was one of the oldest members of Utica Baptist Church and a member of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class. Beatrice was also the longest resident at the Residence at Park Place where she truly loved her time spent there and the friendships she made while there.

 

Beatrice is survived by sons, Johnny Burgess of Westminster, Hugh Burgess (Rita) of Anderson, Tim Burgess (Vanessa) of Anderson, Don Burgess (Cathy) of Anderson; daughter, Mickie Thrasher (Mike) of Oakway; daughter-in-law, Felicia Burgess of Seneca; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

 

In addition to her parents and husband, Beatrice is preceded in death by son, Rusty Burgess; brothers, Ulyess K. McDonald and Albert McDonald; sisters, Lottie Snider and Deeva Jones; and daughter-in-law, Dottie Burgess.

 

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, February 21st, 2022 at Oconee Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Welcome Baptist Church, 4800 Hwy. 76, Pendleton, SC 29670.

 

The family would like to send their sincere thanks and appreciation for the care and attention that was given to Beatrice while she resided at Park Place and special thanks to her caregivers, Kyle Hicks and MSA Hospice.

 

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Beatrice’s memory may be made to Utica Baptist Church, 4056 Wells Highway, Seneca, SC 29678. A message of condolence may be written to the family by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.