Beatrice Ann Reece Squires, 84, of Longwood, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2022, in the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center with family by her side.

Born in North Adams, MA on January 31, 1938, Bea was a daughter of the late, William and Mildred Alderman Reece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Jesse Lee Moynihan Stevens; siblings, Barbara Vince, Harry Reece, Howard Reece, Richard Reece, Robert Columbus, and Billy Reece. Bea was a member of The Fisherman Ministry.

Surviving are her husband, John Squires; daughters, Gail R. Stevens (Scott), Debora Jones (Steve Babson), Michelle Smith (Timothy); sisters, Susan Arrighi (David), Virginia Kelly (James); six grandchildren, Chris Moynihan, Jamie Jones, Dave Stevens, Jennifer Ipatzi, Ally Smith, Brady Smith; as well as numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and step children, step grandchildren.

Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in the Shepherd Assembly Church, 6720 Old Shallotte Road, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com