Mrs. Beatrice "Mickey" Cleveland

Beatrice “Mickey” Michaels Cleveland passed away August 5, 2018 at her home in Bella Vista, Arkansas, surrounded by her family after a brief illness in home hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom W. Cleveland, Sr. Mickey was born in Evansville, Indiana, May 21, 1928. She moved to Jackson, MS. when she was 16 years old and graduated from Central High School. She was proud of her Jewish heritage, but at the age of 18, she became a Christian and dedicated her life to her Lord and served her church in choirs and was a dedicated student of the Word and devoted teacher of the Bible. She was a homemaker and worked many years alongside her husband as he built his business, Cleveland Plumbing and Heating Company. She is survived by her children, Tom W. Cleveland, Jr. (Rhonda), Helen Prestridge (Steve), Nancy Cleveland, and Judy Chance (Jim). Grandchildren include Stevie Prestridge (Kristy), Shelly Vincent, Rusty Prestridge (Tara), Jamie Chance (Josh), and Jody Chance (Perla). Great-grandchildren include Tyler and Stevie Lynn Prestridge, Hunter Vincent, Chance Crouch, Parker Prestridge, numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Bella. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS, Friday, August 10th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. There will a graveside service at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery, August 11th, at 11:00am. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Youth Ministry.