Beatrice Jones-Prather was born November 5, 1938 and deceased on December 4, 2010 in Bronx, NY

She was a native of Mecklenburg County, VA and graduated from East End High School in 1958.

Upon graduation, she moved to New York where she spent all of her adult life.  Her daughter wrote this about her mom

.......Mom lived her life for love of friends and family, neither asking for nor wanting a return.  Her days became a sunlit homily with others' joy her joy and main concern.  When we were cut, she too began to bleed.  Of our oil lamp she was the wick, drawing her bright flame from our need.  Some say that such behavior is out of date' that self-fulfillment is the way to grace.  But Mom, without much choice, then chose her fate, finding greater truth in an embrace.  She lives on in the sparkle in our eyes, laughing, quiet, gentle, loving and wise.

Beatrice  is survived by Stephen Washington (companion of 38 years), Jacqueline Atkins (daughter), Gerald Jones (son).  Grandchildrens Kia Charlmers, Darrell Atkins, Gerren Jones, Justin Jones, LaTisha Austin.  Great grandchildrens, Chaye Charlmers, Jazlyn Charlmers.