Beatrice Irene Miller Burford, 102, of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 24, 2017 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Burford was born on January 14, 1915, in Haleyville, Alabama. Beatrice graduated from Haleyville High School in 1933. She enjoyed a career in nursing which she retired from. Beatrice was a member of Haleyville First Baptist Church for 70 plus years and held the title there of being the oldest member.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 6pm-8pm at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville. Services will be held Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2pm. Dr. Nathan Carroll will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Haleyville.
Beatrice is survived by her son, Howard Burford and his wife Mari; daughters, Susan Beck and her husband James, Nancy Mize; grandchildren, James Jr., Daniel, Martha, Nick, Elizabeth, Evan, Jacob, Elijah and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Burford; parents, William and Luzena Miller; brother, Lee Miller and sister Ester Miller.