Redith Ann Thigpen Bee (Florence, AL), left her earthly home and arrived at her heavenly home on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Her visitation will be Monday April 10, 2023 from 12-2 p.m. at Lee Heights Baptist Church with the service following at 2 p.m. with Bro. Chris Aday officiating. The burial will be at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral Home directing.

Pallbearers will be Michael Bee, Walker Johnson, Aiden Evans, Butch Garner, Danny Bee and Oneal Bee. Honorary pallbearers will be Judah Bee, Joshua Johnson, Salt and Pepper Lifegroup class, Nick Winn, Forest Smallwood, Milton Kirby and Colton Johnson

Mrs. Bee was a true example of a Proverbs 31 woman.  She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and a truly Godly woman.

1 Peter 3:4

“You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Ricky Bee (Beth), Florence, AL; daughter, Debra Bee YBarbo, Florence, AL; grandchildren, Michael Bee (Angie), Pacific, MO, Ashley Evans (Daniel), Fayette, AL; Jennifer Ryals (David), Florence, AL; great-grandchildren, Walker Johnson, Greenhill, AL, Kendyl Johnson, Greenhill, AL, Aiden Evans, Fayette. AL, and Judah Bee, Pacific MO; great-great grandson, Joshua Johnson, Greenhill, AL; nephew, Corky Thigpen (Angie), Canton, GA; sister-in-law, Martha Bee; special cousins, Wanda White and Patricia Garner; special extended family members, Debbie Smith, Nick and Sue Wynn, Milton and Kathy Kirby, Michael and Brandi Johnson and family, her church family, and her J.C. Penney family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Bee; parents, Ernest and Maebell Thigpen; brother, Kenneth Thigpen, and son-in-law, Ricky YBarbo.

Mrs. Bee retired from J.C. Penney Company.  She attended Lee Heights Baptist Church and volunteered for the Salvation Army for many years. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s children’s hospital.

Good night, sweet dreams.  See you in the morning, Sweetie Pie.