Bea Hadsall

Bea’s life began on March 24, 1931 in Sallisaw, OK; the daughter of Jarret and Mary (Hoppis) Lister. Bea worked hard for her family and retired from Beech Aircraft after over 20 years of service. She was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Hadsall on April 6, 1996 in El Dorado. Bea loved Precious Moments and had a large Precious Moments figurine collection. She loved to travel with friends and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bea had a passion for crafting and had a whole room dedicated to making handmade greeting cards. Her greatest joy was her family which includes her son, Dwight (Jamie) Downs of Benton, KS; step sons Rick Hadsall, Guy (Rachel) Hadsall and Greg (Brian) Hadsall; step daughters Ginny Long and Molly Groton; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; caregiver Christine Fisher and K-9 companion, Sara. Bea passed away on September 14, 2022 in El Dorado. She is preceded in death by her husband, son Rick and siblings Walter Lister, Jewell Hunt, Goldie Davis, John Lister, George Lister, Shirley Hogoboom, and Linda Worley. Friends may gather from 5-7 on Thursday, September 22 at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 23 at 1pm at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home. Bea will be laid to rest at Walnut Valley Memorial Park in El Dorado. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Alex’s House-Animal Rescue. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Bea at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com