Beatrice Anthony Day

How can our mother be dead? Mere mortals die. Beatrice Anthony Day seemed the architect and builder of our worlds, not bound by mortal constraints! Leukemia (Cmml) finally took her body April 4, 2022, at home in West Columbia, with her 3 living children asleep in her house. Beatrice was born in 1930, in Chicago, when the city of big shoulders still had fields that would turn into neighborhoods. The oldest of 12 children, her mother sent her on the bus and "L" to buy from butchers and grocers for the family dinner when she was only 8. Years later, Beatrice's roommate convinced Mom to go on a double date with her friend. As Bea walked through the headlights that night, our father, Hugh Paul Day, said, "That's the girl I'm going to marry." But it wasn't that easy for Dad. Bea was a college girl, also working as a runway model and at night a telephone switchboard operator. Over the next 2 years, our father asked her to marry him 5 times. Finally, she said, "Yes." Three years later, Bea and Hugh moved to Houston, which would turn out to be a lifelong commitment. Turns out, naturally cold-blooded, Hugh felt warm in Texas for the first time in his life. He could not be persuaded to move North, again; Hugh considered Conroe "North." In 1953 Houston had no air conditioning, so they could be called pioneers in this region. Hugh became an air traffic controller. Bea was a civic leader. She and Hugh were founding members of St Stephens Presbyterian Church in Houston. Bea helped found the St Stephens Preschool program, that public school did not provide. She and Hugh were hosts in the international student exchange program at University of Houston. They were also active in registering new voters, eliminating poll tax, and working at the polls in Houston, Cypress, and Columbia Lakes where Mom was a civic leader. Beatrice also loved interior design, her work in commercial and residential properties gave her great pleasure; and gardening was joyful for Bea, who was a certified Master Gardener. Beatrice's children, Cathleen, Jeffrey, James, and David gave her 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. For the last 8 years, Beatrice has received loving care from Christina Kurnosoff Divine. Bea had help from friends, Mary Harnden, Edna Lucio, Annette Johnson, and neighbors Steve and Eva Troutwine. Her friendship with cherished friend, Norma Jean Bila, spanned for more than 60 years. In memory of Beatrice Anthony Day, consider going to a symphony, visiting a museum, going to a play from a local theater group, studying history, donating to charities, loving your neighbors, and thanking God for this life. She is survived by her brothers, Hugh (Cheryl) and Robert, (Nancy,) Anthony; and her children Cathleen, Jeff, (Michelle,) David, (April,) Day. Grandchildren: Hanna (John) Day-Woodruff Gates, Daniel Day-Woodruff, Samuel (Hilary) Carter, Cat Day, John Day, Amanda Houle, Lauren Day-Smith, Lee Day, Cate Day, Hugh Paul Day and great grandchildren Nora Beatrice, James Malcom Gates, and Miriam Mirth Carter. Aunt Bea had numerous beloved nieces and nephews, whose photos appear as we open drawers, books, and day planners around the house. Predeceasing Beatrice are her parents, Bridget O'Brien and Edwin Anthony, her husband, Hugh Paul Day; son, James Allison Day, and her Anthony siblings, Edward, Leroy, Freddy, Francine Behn, Martin, Colman, Victor, James, and Karyn Halloran. We'll gather for reception/viewing from 5-7pm on Monday, April 11, at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas. Service will be on Tuesday, April 12, 11am at Bethel Presbyterian Church in East Columbia, Texas. Lunch will be served in the Community Hall afterwards. Service Details. Visitation When Monday, April 11th, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location Palms Funeral Home Address 2300 E. Mulberry ANGLETON, TX 77515 Service When Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 11:00am Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: Send Email Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book