Mrs. Beatrice (Bea) Kaiser was the first born of the late
Hattie Doty Brown and the late Forest Avery. Born in
the deep hills of Yazoo County, where Praising God was the
centerfold of daily living, she learned how to live in the Will of
God.
S he was a dutiful, loving, and faithful wife to Lewis Kaiser
who preceded her in death. She was the proud mother of
six children whom she loved with every fiber of her being.
S he confessed Christ at an early age at the Strangers Home
Baptist Church in Vaughn, MS, where she served faithfully
for many years. After moving to Belzoni, MS, she joined Holly
Grove Baptist Church in Belzoni, MS. She served as church
secretary until her health began to fail. She then joined with her
children at St. John Baptist Church in Yazoo City, MS, under the
leadership of the late Rev. Robert E. Toombs and the present
leader Rev. Marcus Hudson.
She was a great Sunday School, Bible Class, and Vacation
Bible School teacher in her church. In 1968 God gave her a
vision to begin a gospel singing group with her children and her
sister. She gave the group her name - Kaiser Singers. She began
what would be a long, memorable, and rewarding journey. She
was the glue that kept them bonded through the good and the bad
times. Her courage, strength, determination, and spiritual guidance
paved the way for her children, and her coming generations. This
great lady was not just noted for her love for singing, but her
devotion to God and her fellowman was unmeasurable. For many
years she spent her Saturday mornings at the local radio station.
highlighting the Sunday school lesson to all her listening audience.
Beatrice departed this life on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
She left a void in the lives of everyone who loved and
cherished her beautiful and kindred spirit. Her selflessness and
spiritual devotion will forever live in the hearts of all who knew
and loved her.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents and brother
the late Forest Avery, Jr.
S he leaves to cherish her memories six children: Hattie Ringo,
Jackson, MS, Annie Thomas, Walter James Ross (Lavania),
Estella Ross, Pastor Linda Jackson (John), all of Yazoo City, MS,
and Anthony Lewis Kaiser (Shirley), Jackson, MS, fifteen
grandchildren, a host of great grands, sister, Francine Burns
(Johnnie), Yazoo City, MS, sister-in-law, Alberta Avery, Pickens,
MS, a host of nieces nephews, other family members and friends.