Beatrice Reid Gilliard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Beatrice Reid Gilliard (Jacksonville, Florida), born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, who passed away on June 11, 2022 at the age of 102. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Zechariah Reid and Clara Johnson Reid. She is survived by: her children, Begonia Gilliard Collier, Bertram Gilliard Jacquline Rosier (Alcindor Sr.), Shelia Gay Barber (Wayne), Clara Stuart (Robert), Veronica Gilliard-Baker (Greg) and Michael Gilliard. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
In 2016, Jacksonville, FL's Mayor's Commission on The Status of Women recognized Bea for her historic contributions to empowering women.
