Beatrice (Bea) Mitchell Magagna
July 9, 1929 - April 6, 2023
Beatrice (Bea) Magagna, 93, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 after a long illness surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born and raised in Ogletown, Delaware. Bea lived in Marshallton Heights for many years where she was a member of Marshallton Methodist Church. She was educated in a one room schoolhouse, where she also helped teach the younger students. Bea learned how to drive on Model T Ford.
She was a stay-at-home mother taking care of her two “girls”. Bea had excellent sewing skills, making many of their clothes when they were young. She loved cooking for everyone using many family recipes.
After her husband Pete retired, they moved to Port Charlotte, Florida where she always said she felt like she was on vacation every day. As their health declined, they moved to Cookeville, Tennessee to be cared for by her daughter, Linda. Shortly after her husband’s death, she moved back to Delaware so her daughter Terry could take care of her. As her illness progressed, Bea spent her final years under the loving care of Rockland Place.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Oscar Jochen; her husband, Peter Magagna III, her first husband, Roland Mitchell; and her brothers, Edwin Jochen and George Jochen, who she dearly missed. Bea is survived by “her girls”, Linda Tinch (Greg) and Terry Bianca (Bruce); her husband’s children, Barry Magagna (Jackie) and Susan Fols; grandchildren, Laura Liebal, Aaron Bianca and her husband’s grandson, Jason Magagna; great grandchildren, Stefon Woodruff, Jr., Marissa Moore, Madison Moore, and Arianna Bianca; and great great granddaughter, Aliyah Woodruff.
The family would like to thank Accent Care Hospice for the care they provided Bea during her final days.
There will be no services. At Pete and Bea’s request, they will be rejoined at the Peace River in Florida.
Nancy Staup
So sorry fi
Darlene Jochen Leary
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Terry, I want to thank you so much for bringing Daddy’s Army picture to the office for me.
I love it, and the picture will always be so, so Very Special to me.
I PRAY all is well with you & Linda.
Thank You very much again.
Shirliann Stoops
Aunt Bea,
I have so many childhood memories. I loved staying the night with Linda and Terry, swimming in the pool. And watching you scoot across the living floor on your butt. All our family cookouts at Mommom’s house. So many special memories.
Linda, Terry, and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Healing Hugs and prayer 💛🙏🏻
Karen Witmer
Terry and Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. It has been many years since I have seen you, but I have great memories of growing with you girls and Aunt Bea. She was always funny and loving. I am sure my Dad was waiting to welcome her into heaven. Your family is in my prayers ❤️
Diane DiEleuterio
So sorry to hear about Aunt Bea’s passing sending my love and prayers. I have so many memories one that always makes me laugh is she would tell me if I pee in the pool she will know as the water will turn blue ! Rest in peace love
You.