Beatrice McNair-Howlett, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. She was born on November 10, 1931, the daughter of Albert Malone and Evelina (Bailey) Malone.
Bea graduated from Natchez College, and then later from business college. Her church home was Holy Light Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. JC Oliver.
Bea is survived by her three Sisters, Dorothy Williams, Lucille (Bernard) Lee, Clarice Harris; two Sons, Robert (Shirley) McNair, and Shaun (Angie) McNair; Daughter, Ann (Frank) Williams; step-daughter, Roberta Cribbs; two special friends, Pinky Parker, Bill Darnel; 6 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and other loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brother, Billy Malone, Sister, Mary Lee Clayton, Husbands, James McNair and Odie Howlett.
Bea loved to garden, cook for her family and friends and go shopping. She also enjoyed spending time with her church home and family as well as singing in the choir. She will be missed dearly by all the lives she touched.