Beatrice Clark Robertson June 2, 1920 - June 15, 2007 Beatrice Clark Robertson of Waco, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend was welcomed into Heaven from her home on Friday, June 15, 2007. There will be a celebration of her life at 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, at Calvary Baptist Church with friend and pastor Dr. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at Wilkirson Hatch Bailey in the Garden Room. Beatrice was born June 2, 1920 in Dallas, TX and was the beloved daughter of Emmitt DeWitt Clark and Ouida Ruth Cunningham Clark. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Waco, graduated from Waco High School in 1938, and received a BA degree from Baylor University in 1942. She married Ralph Robertson, the love of her life, on November 20, 1948 at Calvary Baptist Church. She was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, her cousin, Roland Clark, dear friends Brownie Boyd and Helen Ledbetter, and other friends and loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 58 1/2 years, Ralph Robertson; her son, Clark and wife, Nancy of Monterey, CA; and her daughter, Ruth Ann Turner and husband, Kent of Trophy Club, TX; grandchildren, Kati Grow and husband, York; Rebecca Rumsey and husband, Chad; Scott, Chase and Ellen Turner; and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Nicholas, Timothy, Nathaniel, Marigrace and Andrew Grow, and Hanna and Thomas Rumsey. Beatrice’s love for God, her family, and her church were the focus of her life. She taught Sunday School in the children’s department at Calvary Baptist for many years. She and Ralph adopted many Baylor students who attended Calvary, some who remain dear friends today. She was a gracious hostess to many Sunday school parties and youth and college fellowships. Anyone who came to her home knew they would be welcome and well fed. She loved to serve and did so with a humble heart. Pallbearers are Scott Turner, Chase Turner, Chad Rumsey, Ken Burnette, Mark Boyd and Earl Holloway. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to caregivers Judy Borchevsky and Robert Edwards and to Visiting Angels and Providence Hospice. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, the Providence Hospice or P.E.O. Chapter CD, Treasurer 2608 Lake Oaks Dr. Waco, Texas 76710. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.
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