M. Beatrice Mangiaracina's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - M. Beatrice Mangiaracina, age 89 of Charleston, went to be with her husband and the Lord, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 while at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Memorial Services honoring and celebrating her life will be held at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the visitation, with Jasper Mangiaracina officiating. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to HOPE Worldwide. Gifts may be left on the memorial table during the visitation or service or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. She was born Martha Beatrice Keeley on December 27, 1925 in Louisville, Kentucky and was a daughter of the late William and Georgianna (Baker) Keeley. She married Jasper Mangiaracina, Sr. on October 21, 1944 at St. Victors Church in Calumet City, Illinois. For the next 69 years, they enjoyed and shared a wonderful marriage and friendship. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2014. She is survived by her sons, Jasper Mangiaracina, Jr. and wife Lupe of Lombard, Illinois, Daniel L. Mangiaracina and wife Sandy of Cedar City, Utah, and Joseph G. Mangiaracina of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, Dee Anne Miller, Jay (Farrah) Mangiaracina, Tara (Brent) Swango, Nicholas Mangiaracina, David (Paula) Mangiaracina, John Mangiaracina and Daniel Mangiaracina; a step-grandson, Richard (April) Just; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Caryl Keeley of Florida; and her godchild, Mary Rice. Bea was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Richard, Charlie and Bill Keeley, and a sister, Evelyn Ubik. Bea was a member of the Lake Land Church of Christ in Mattoon but recently enjoyed attending services at Central Christian Church in Charleston with friends. She enjoyed attending activities at the Life Span Center and was extremely active at the former Charleston Senior Center where she created many of her ceramic art pieces. Being a homemaker and a good wife and mother were Bea's priorities. Her hospitality was extended to all who entered her home and they were always made to feel welcome - she treated everyone like family. She had the heart of caregiver and was always caring for others. She was extremely kind, loving and generous and those qualities attracted great affection from neighbors, friends and family. Bea was a woman of virtue and a blessing to her family through her steadfast support and her abiding and enduring love.Click to view Bea's memorial video.
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