Beatrice Cruz Cranford

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice Cruz Cranford, who went home to be with the Lord on April 2nd, 2026, at the age of 83.

Beatrice was born on January 12th, 1943, in Turkey, Texas. She was a first-generation college graduate and a Registered Nurse who carried herself with strength, determination, and grace throughout her life. She later pursued her passion for beauty and skincare, studying to become an esthetician in Paris, and went on to found Bea Cranford Cosmetic, building it into a million-dollar business. Alongside her former husband, Charles Cranford, she also co-owned and contributed to the success of multiple businesses. But beyond her accomplishments, Beatrice will be remembered most for who she was to the people around her.

She was a devoted partner to Larry Milford, a loving mother to Carlos Cranford and his wife Terra, and Carla Glassey and her husband Tracy, and a proud and deeply cherished grandmother to Christjan, Kodi, Cass, Hunter, Brady, Timothy, Terris, Kaidyn, Terrina, Faith, and Olivia. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Kairyn, Everly, Coen, Linkoln, and Maxwell, each of whom brought her immense joy.

She is also survived by her siblings Steve Cruz and Carmel Gonzales.

She is now reunited in heaven with her parents, Geneve Contreras and Cleto Cruz, and her siblings Joe Cruz, Judy Hernandez, Mona Essary, Terry Robertson, and Robert Cruz.

Beatrice was many things; loving, stubborn, selfless, caring, eccentric, fashionable, and deeply empathetic. She had a heart that gave freely and without hesitation. If you needed something, she would give you the clothes off her back without a second thought. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, welcomed, and valued.

Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. A devout Christian, she lived with a quiet but steady trust in God, often ending her thoughts with “God willing.” She did not just speak her faith, she lived it. Through her humility and constant servitude to others, she reflected Christ’s love in a way that was real, tangible, and deeply felt. Whether it was through a warm meal, a listening ear, or simply showing up when someone needed her, she served others selflessly and without recognition, because that was who she was. She was happiest in her kitchen, cooking and baking for the people she loved. She had a gift not just for food, but for bringing people together. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter, and connection. She loved to host, loved to talk, and had a wit and sense of humor that could light up any room. She wasn’t just kind, she was the kind of person people gravitated toward, the nicest person in the room, and often the funniest.

More than anything, Beatrice loved her family. That love was constant, unconditional, and deeply felt by everyone lucky enough to know her.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 11th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Beatrice leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and family. While she will be deeply missed, her spirit lives on in the lives she touched and the memories she created.

God willing, we will see her again.