Beatrice I. (Jacobson) Wilson, 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4.

She was born in Wareham, daughter of the late Karl and Ragnhild (Omedal) Jacobson.

She was a longtime resident of Florida and Marion.

Mrs. Wilson worked a manager for Woolworth Department stores in Miami before retiring to Marion. She was an active member of the Marion Congregational Church and served as the manager of the Penny Pinchers Exchange for many years.

She enjoyed sewing, gardening, feeding the birds, knitting and shared her love of cooking with her family.

Survivors include her six children, Andrea A. Wetmore and her husband Arthur of Stuart, Florida, Diane Perkins and her husband John of Marion, Robert Gifford and his wife Jill of Wareham, Richard Gifford and his wife Paula of Wareham, Carla Cote and her companion Russell Caplin of Cherryfield, Maine and Lisa Perez of Miami, Florida. She was beloved by her 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Her graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Evergreen Cemetery, Marion. Visiting hours have been omitted.

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.