Saint Francisville, Louisiana - Beatrice Carter Jones, affectionately known among family and friends as "Bitsy," passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 87. She lived a life rooted in love, dedication, and service to her family and community.

Beatrice was born on July 23, 1938. She attended Dawson High School, where she completed her education and began building a life grounded in hard work and care for others.

In November 1972, Beatrice entered into Holy matrimony with Raymond Jones. Their union was one of love, commitment, and partnership, and together they shared 53 years of marriage filled with cherished memories.

Beatrice was known for her strong work ethic and warm spirit. She worked for many years as a school bus driver for West Feliciana Parish Schools, safely transporting and caring for generations of students before retiring in 2007. She also worked as a cashier at the local Sack-A-Value store and served as a substitute teacher, always demonstrating patience, kindness, and dedication to her community.

She had a generous and compassionate heart and faithfully contributed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, supporting its mission to help children and families in need. In her later years, Beatrice enjoyed reminiscing with loved ones, sharing stories from her life, and spending quiet time with her puzzle books.

Beatrice leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Raymond Jones; her daughter, Karolyn Taylor; one sister, Alice C. Bryant; daughter-in-law, Ivory Lloyd; her beloved grandchildren: Lavata Banks (Trovis), Tomeika Braggs (Marques), Daelyn Weaver, Tommy Lloyd IV, Auslyn Taylor, Christopher Taylor, and Brennan Taylor, along with 11 cherished great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Shelia Jones-Lee, and four brothers-in-law, Larry Jones (Mary), Ivy Jones, James Jones (Lisa), and David Jones; and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who will continue to cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Nettie Thomas and David Carter; her son, Tommy Lloyd, III; son-in-law, Michael Taylor; brothers, Alvin Carter, Sr., David Carter, Jr., William Carter, Robert Carter, and Jessie Carter; sisters, Ruth Reed, Mary Dorsey, M.L. Blacher, Anna Bell Swazer, Beatrice London, and Lenora Carter; and niece, Helen Hoffman.

Beatrice will be remembered for her loving heart, her wisdom, her sense of humor, and the many stories she shared with family and friends. Though she is no longer with us, her legacy of love and strength will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.