Beatrice Rice

Mrs. Beatrice (Bea) Eaker-Rice, age 50 of Cohutta, GA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11,2013 after battling cancer for nearly 12 years. She was born in Port Huron, MI on June 28, 1963, daughter of George, Sr. and Glennie Lane, both of Port Huron, MI. She was preceded in death by numerous friends and relatives, but longed most to see her grandmother, Lena Joyce Lane, who passed away when Bea was just a little girl.

Many years later Bea accepted Christ as her Savior and knew without any doubts she would be reunited with her beloved grandmother, family, friends and especially her Savior one day.

Bea leaves behind her loving and devoted husband, Tim Rice, who walked beside her during the best of times, stood strong for her during the tough time, and loved her without end; three daughters whom she loved without measure, and would do whatever she could for them and their well being, Michelle Eaker of Cohutta, Melissa Harness and her husband Sgt. T.J. Harness of Clarksville, TN, and Lena Campbell of Ringgold; parents, George, Sr. and Glennie Lane of Port Huron, MI; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, George, Jr. and Mary Lane, Robert and Dana Lane, and Beryle and Freja Lane, all of Port Huron. Bea was blessed and loved by five beautiful grandchildren who were her pride and joy; Savannah, Phillip and Colby Eaker, and A.J. and Christian Harness. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Many times the Lord knows that the road ahead of us is going to get a little rough, and that we will need someone special to come along and walk it with us. In September 2010 the Lord sent Bea into the lives of Sabrina Williams and her family, Tony, Taylor, MaKailea, and Jessye. Their friendship, love, and bond for each other quickly grew, and they soon realized that family could be more than just flesh and blood. Because God brought them together they were more than friends, they were God-sisters.

Bea was employed with Gordon Hospital. She worked as a Scrub Tech in the OR department. She loved her job and the wonderful group of FRIENDS even more. Even though she battled cancer continuously for the last 3 A