Obituary of Beatrice Root

Beatrice “Beato” Root (Orsborne), 88, of Ashtabula passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16,2021 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 1, 1932, in McDowell, KY, the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Belle (Tackett) Osborne. An Ashtabula resident since 1957, Bea was a longtime member of the Ashtabula Pentecostal Church of God. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, making doilies, and her favorite meal to cook was chicken and dumplings. Bea was an avid bowler and for 11 years, she was on the ABC League Championship Team sponsored by Ducro Funeral Services. Bea was the oldest of 10 children. She had an amazing work ethic and worked extremely hard all her life. She also loved helping and teaching others. Most of all, she enjoyed the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory is husband of 25 years, Timothy Root; her children, Sharon Tackett (Kenny) of Tucson, AZ, Ann Ridenour (Homer) of Ashtabula, Gretchen Joslin of Conneaut and Jeff Root (Pam) of Boise, ID; grandchildren, Kennith "Bo" Tackett and Robby Tackett (Sheryl) both of Tucson, AZ, Jennifer Shadow (Tim) of Tennessee, Eric Ridenour (Temple) of North Carolina, Riley and Katherine Joslin, Conner and Trever Wood; sisters, Hazel Reed of Saybrook, Betty Frasure of Ashtabula, Nora Pinney (Rick) of Las Vegas, NV, Brenda Snow of Arkansas; brothers, Oscar “Bubby” Orsborne, Jr. (Sherry) of Florida and Tavis Osborne of Ashtabula; many great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Bea was preceded in death by her first husband, William “Bill” Orsborne in 1982; her sisters, Zettie Brooks, Bethel Lang; her brother, Kenneth Osborne; and her parents. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 1:00PM at the Pentecostal Church of God, 2201 Cook Rd., Ashtabula with Pastor Kenneth Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Saybrook Township Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the church on Tuesday from 11AM until the time of services at 1PM Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Ashtabula Pentecostal Church of God-Church Building Fund, 2201 Cook Rd., Ashtabula OH 44004. Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula is handling arrangements. Online obituary and condolences at www.ducro.com