Bernice "Bea" Hillman, formerly of Winter Haven, FL, passed away on February 27, 2025, in Loveland, OH. She was born on August 12, 1937, in Port Royal, KY to the late Luther and Rosie Hawkins. She worked for 25 years at the home office of Western & Southern Life Insurance Co in Cincinnati, OH before moving to Haines City, FL in June 1980. She then worked for 10 years for Jack Watkins, Sr, Developer and 12 years at ProPak Software as an Administrative Assistant.

Bea served as the Charter President of the Havenettes (Winter Haven Shrine Club), Past High Priestess of Mecca Court #98, and was the Grand High Priestess of the Grand Council of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America in 2014-2015. She was also a member of Winter Haven Chapter #74 Order of Eastern Star.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Hillman; brother, Sonny Hawkins and stepson, Philip Hillman. She is survived by her stepson, Stephen Hillman of Cincinnati; grandsons, Joe Hillman, Mark Hillman and Aaron Hillman; and great grandchildren.

Inurnment will take place at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL with her husband, Harry.