Orr, Beatrice Washington – was born Lillie Beatrice Washington May 8, 1913 to Annie Jane and Sandy Jackson Washington in Gordo, Al. She was raised and went to school in Tuscaloosa, Al, finishing high school at Central High School and Stillman Junior College. She came to Knoxville in 1935 and did substitute teaching in the city school system. She met and married “Deacon” Billy Orr, December 9, 1937. Two children were born of this union, the first a son, died soon after birth. The second child, Mrs. Billie Jean Jones died January 25, 1981. Survivors: Grandchildren, Brian Keith Jones, Elston Howard Jones and Luanna Jones; many relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 10:00-10:30 AM at Unity Mortuary Chapel with services to follow. Reverend Michel S. E. Caldwell officiating. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery. Services will conclude with full dove release.

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