Beatrice Della Colley, 94, of Springfield, MO passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born on Thursday, January 20, 1927 in Springfield, MO to Della Ainlay and James William Willhite.

Bea loved to take care of her garden, flowers, mowing the lawn and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoyed country/western dancing, trying her luck at the Casino and crocheting.

Bea was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Debbie Barrett and one sister Selma Juanita Barnts.

She is survived by her three children Allen Rogers (wife Dee) of Aldrich, MO, Michael Rogers and Norma Baxter (husband Mickel) of Springfield, MO, one brother Charles Willhite (wife Dee) of Mission, TX, one sister Diana Rogers of Springfield, MO, six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A visitation will be held from 12:30 – 1:30 PM on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804 with graveside services to follow at 2:30 PM at the Robberson Prairie Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the DAV Auxiliary Unit 11, 2525 E. Division St., Springfield, MO 65803. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com