Beatrice Emma Little

September 4, 1927 - September 15, 2018

Beatrice Emma Little, 91, formerly of Clairton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Westmoreland Excela Hospital. A daughter of the late Francis and Helma Smitley Gouker, she was born in Dunbar on September 4, 1927. She was a former member of the Community of the Crucified One in Homestead and attended the Christian Center Church, Rostraver Twp. 'Bea' loved worshipping the Lord and singing country music for friends and family. She was a devoted prayer warrior, brought many to the Lord and spent her life bringing smiles, joy and potato sandwiches to all and had a green thumb. Survivors include, three sons and two daughters-in-law, David and Lisa Little of Monessen, Wayne and Tina Little, of Oregon and Gary Little of Donora, four sisters, Grace Williams of Finleyville, Lorraine Mossburg of Monongahela, Beverly (Tom) Stoker of Jefferson and Eileen (Don) Pennell of Elizabeth, two brothers, Harold 'Buzzy' (Beverly) Gouker of Elizabeth and Ken (Marie) Gouker of Jefferson, seven grandchildren, Buzzy (Lisa) Little, Marsha Smith, Luke Little, Jake (Kairy) Little, Wayne Little, Jr., Raymond (Jennafer) Little, Jr. and Joe Little, many cherished and loved great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John David Little, Sr. in 1980, two sons, Harold (Maggie) Little and Raymond (Janet) Little, one granddaughter, Lara Jean Casaldi, one sister, Dory Gray and three brothers, Sonny Gouker, Clyde Gouker and Herby Gouker. Friends will be received 10 A.M. until 1 P.M. Tuesday in the Christian Center Church, 130 Charity Lane, Rostraver Twp. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Mike Hough officiating. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon is handling arrangements. www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com