Beulah "Bea" Oxford

Beulah "Bea" Oxford, 87, of Bryant, passed peacefully April 14, 2019. Born at home in Chidester, Ark., Bea was the second of nine children (and oldest daughter) born to the late James O. and Henrietta Evans Knight. As such, she learned early to take care of those around her-by cooking, sewing, settling an argument, lending an ear, or giving a hug. As a mother to her own daughters, Janet and Kay, she was involved in all of their school and extracurricular activities. Later when Bea became a grandmother, she was involved with her grandsons ‘activities especially fishing and vacations. When Bea's own mother became frail, Bea moved in and cared for her during her final years. As a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Bea's family was first always. Every role was important. For many years she owned and operated Creative Interiors, a Hot Springs company which focused on draperies, shades, and bedding. She opened Rural Dale Marketplace in Lonsdale and became known for her ability to turn junk into art. Bea is predeceased by her parents, her husband J.L. Oxford, her brothers James H. and John K. Knight, and her sister, Dixie Clack. Survivors include her daughters, Janet and Kay Oxford; her grandsons Jason (Kerri), Brad (Stephanie), and Kevin (Hope) Yearby; her five great-grandchildren; her brothers Marion (Linda), Curt (Julie), Jimmy (Cathy), and Rick Knight; and her sister, Edna Mitchell. A special thank you to family members, Edna Mitchell and Joann Knight and to the staff of The Manor Assisted Living in Bryant, as well as Saline Memorial Hospice, who made Bea's transition home one of comfort and quiet dignity. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090-6011 or online at www.alz.org. A visitation at Gross Funeral Home in Hot Springs, Ark., will be Tuesday, April 23 from 5-7 p.m. Graveside service on Wednesday, April 24 at Morning Star Cemetery in Hot Springs begins at 11 a.m. Online condolences, guestbook, and tribute movie are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.