Beatrice Lee Espy, who loved to be called “Momma” by her children, and “Granny” by her grandchildren, departed her loving family peacefully in her sleep on July 30th, 2021. Beatrice was born in Ft. Towson, OK on March 5th, 1934, to Leona Clay and Alonzo Brown. She was mother to Lonzell Brown, Linda Harris, Tressie Stevenson, Floyd “Slim” Espy, and Juanita Nwankwo. She raised her children with love and devotion in Leonard, Texas with her late husband Fred Douglas Espy.
Her hobbies included fishing, watching her grandchildren play sports and spending time with family. Beatrice was proceeded in death by her husband, Fred Espy, son, Nathanial Espy, and siblings, Nancy Tucker, HC Brown, Corrine Brown, Ruby Lee Bush, and Annie Craven. She is survived by her children, Lonzell, Linda, Tressie, Floyd and Juanita as well as a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great- great -grandchildren. Aside from her children, Beatrice is survived by her siblings Lula B Robinson and John Henry Simons numerous nieces and nephews. Family viewing will be held at Turrentine Jackson Morrow funeral home in Leonard, Texas on Thursday, August 5, 2021, with family present between 5-7pm. Flowers and Memorials can be sent to:
Beatrice Espy’s Funeral Service, Turrentine Jackson Morrow
Funeral Home, PO Box 1250 or 701 N Cedar St, Leonard, Texas 75452