Beatriz Amanda Lassiter departed this life quietly and peacefully on December 15, 2022 at Hilltop Assisted Living, Winchester, Virginia. Mom was born on May 26, 1937 to the late Omar and Flossie Furr in Loudoun County, Virginia. Mom had 7 brothers and sisters. Her oldest siblings, Louis Furr and Omega Hume preceded her in death. She leaves behind siblings Omar Furr, Orton Furr, Carol Morgan, Carolyn Penn and half-brother, Pastor Garrett Jackson.

Mom married Horace Nelson Lassiter in December 1960. From that union came two precious children, Elaine Lassiter and Phil Lassiter (Debbie). Mom divorced after 17 years of marriage.

Mom attended Carver Elementary School and graduated from Douglass High School. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Kentucky State University in 1959. After graduating from college, Bea obtained a teaching position at Douglass High School. Later in her career, she started working for Area Agency on Aging as the Coordinator for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Mom was passionate about working with senior citizens because of their wisdom, resilience, and gratitude for the things we may miss in our everyday lives.

It was a real treat to watch her in action. The biggest event was always Senior Citizens Day in May. It was a fun day filled with activities, food, games and music. Her work with the program did not go unnoticed. The County acknowledged her on numerous occasions for her contributions to the department and advocacy for seniors. Mom retired from the county after 23 years of service.

Mom was a christian and attended Mt Olive Baptist Church as a child and throughout adulthood. She sang in the choir and held various positions in the church. Regardless of where she lived, mom always found a church home. She loved baking bread and applesauce cakes. Her favorite holiday treats included making peanut brittle, pound cake, corn pudding, applesauce cake, hot cross buns, rum balls, and homemade root beer. She had a green thumb and loved her African Violets. When she lived in the 55 and over community, Mom organized social events, played dominoes, and called bingo. She also loved to color and make wreaths.

In 2017, Mom was diagnosed with vascular dementia. That was the first day of the beginning of the longest goodbye. Mom's residency within the last 4 years became Hilltop Assisted Living. Mom had a colorful personality during her time at Hilltop. Mom touched the hearts of many through her kind gestures, comforting words, smiles, hugs, and witty personality.

Mom loved hard and was determined to see her children safe and happy. She cherished her daughter-in-law, Debbie and embraced her as her daughter.

It is comforting to know that mom loved her Lord, family, and friends. She left this earth with a peaceful heart.