Beatrice Magwood

To access the YouTube livestream of the service, kindly follow the provided link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT-W9ZRJfNM Beatrice Magwood, age 80, of Apopka, Florida, entered eternal rest at AdventHealth Apopka on December 6, 2025. Born September 30, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, Beatrice Magwood, affectionately known as “Mother Magwood”, lived a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family and church. She graduated from Sol. C. Johnson High School in Savannah, Georgia, on June 8, 1965. In her early years, Beatrice spent many seasons working as a migrant worker up and down the East Coast, laboring with strength and resilience to help support her family. In the early 1970s, she relocated to Florida, where she lovingly raised her four children and built a warm and nurturing home. Primarily a homemaker, Beatrice poured her heart into caring for her family. In the 1990s, she also worked at Pace Products, Inc., where she helped manufacture toys. She also loved watching sports, especially cheering on the Orlando Magic and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, always excited to see her favorite players take the court or field. A profound milestone in her spiritual journey came on April 9, 1995, when she was baptized at the Lighthouse Tabernacle of Prayer by the late Bishop Ronny Davis. From that day forward, Mother Magwood lived her life as a woman of faith —steadfast, prayerful, and deeply committed to serving the Lord. She was a faithful usher who took great pride in welcoming and guiding worshippers with warmth and dignity. Her love for God was evident in the way she prayed, the way she encouraged others, and the way she carried herself with grace. She rarely missed a service until her health no longer allowed her to attend, and she devoted many years to supporting her church family, always ready to lend a helping hand, offer a kind word, or lift someone up in prayer. Her walk with Christ remained the foundation of her life and a shining example to all whom knew her. Beatrice was preceded in death by her mother, Sophia Stevens, father, T.C. Demmons Sr., brothers, T.C. Demmons Jr., and Freddie Demmons Sr., and her nephew, Joey Spencer. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving children: Jacqueline Chatman (Valdosta, Georgia), Gail Magwood (Apopka, Florida), Sharon Magwood (Chicago, Illinois), and George Magwood Jr. (Apopka, Florida). She is also survived by her sister, Virgie Jordan (Savannah, Georgia). She is remembered as well by the father of her children, George Magwood Sr. (Orlando, Florida). Her love extended far beyond her immediate family and touched the lives of her goddaughters: Renee Sims-Smith (Roscoe) of Apopka, Florida, Shanay Lilly of Davenport, Florida, and Ashley Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio. She also leaves behind beloved nephews: Anthony McGee (Marilyn) of Savannah, Georgia, Bobby Demmons (Christine) of Buffalo, New York, and Freddie Demmons (Barbara) of Jacksonville, Florida; and nieces, Barbara Mercer of Jacksonville, Florida, and Beverly Crenshaw (Greg) of Old Hickory, Tennessee; and a host of cousins, other loving relatives, and friends. Beatrice’s life was a testament to strength, grace, quiet

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Beatrice Magwood

September 30, 1945 - December 6, 2025