Sister Beatrice "Bea" Jeffries

Sister Beatrice "Bea" Jeffries' was an African American nun who served and did great things for all people and especially people of color. Her story is filled with family and friends comments about their lives growing up with her and watching her ministry blossom into great works. She comes from a loving family from the far Northeast corner of Washington, D.C., in an area called Deanwood. Her family was one of the largest families in Deanwood. She was born number 10 out of 11 children and everyone knew Bea because of her involvement in church and community activities. Bea is survived by seven siblings who authored this booklet and they also authored their family book entitled "904." Bea was a very out going and educated nun with a purpose to make a living and make lives better. Her stories are inspiring and her legacy will live forever in Catholic history. Sister Bea was also Vice-President of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament order.