Beatrice Galphin

Beatrice Galphin FUQUAY VARINA, N.C. Beatrice "Bea" Mabry Galphin, 95, formerly of Holly Hill, S.C., passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011.Beloved wife of the late Dr. Samuel Perdrieau Galphin Sr., loving mother of her daughter, Rev. Lillian Wells Galphin, of Fuquay Varina, N.C.; sons, Samuel Perdrieau (Shelley Smith) Galphin Jr., D.V.M., of Raleigh, N.C., and Claude Mabry (Virginia "Ginny" Dolder) Galphin, M.D., of Signal Mountain; cherished grandmother of Samuel Perdrieau (Kristin Fleenor) Galphin III, Shannon Wells (Richard) Knott, Benjamin "Ben" Smith Galphin, Kathryn Beatrice Galphin, Mary Frances Galphin, Sarah Mabry Galphin; and great-grandchildren, Lillian Grace Galphin, and Abigail Rose Galphin. She is also survived by her caring sister, Marion (the late W.W.) Tisdale, of Bishopville, S.C., and numerous nieces and nephews.Mrs. Galphin was born May 19, 1915 in Greenwood, S.C., to the late Herman Watson Mabry and the late Janie Lee Davenport. A graduate of Greenwood High School and Lander University, she was a retired school teacher. Miss Bea was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, the Ivy Garden Club, and the Art Guild. She was a woman with a wonderful sense of humor who loved her family and friends. Hospitality was her gift. Miss Bea's home was open to others where good food and a warm welcome were always offered. She was an accomplished artist, seamstress, and cook.She enjoyed needlework-knitting and crocheting.Graveside services will be 1 pm. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Corinth Baptist Church, Vance, S.C. Visitation to follow in the Fellowship Hall.Graveside services will be 1 pm. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Corinth Baptist Church, Vance, S.C. Visitation to follow in the Fellowship Hall.Memorials may be made to Corinth Baptist Church, P.O. Box 69, Vance, SC 29163.Avinger Funeral Home of Holly Hill is assisting the family. www.avingerfh.com.