Beatrice Starr Mattingly

May 25, 1963 - March 30, 2019

Beatrice Starr Mattingly, a loving mother and grandmother, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday March 30, 2019. Beatrice was born in Barstow, CA on May 25, 1963 to Robert and Mary Ellen Hailey, the youngest of 9 children. She attended school in Barstow and graduated from Barstow High School in 1981. She began working at Ft Irwin shortly after in the field of logistics for nearly 40 years. Beatrice loved spending time with her family. Some of her favorite activities were taking her nieces and nephews out and spoiling them, traveling with her best friend Vanya, and having dinner with family. Beatrice joined Union Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Seth Williams and was a Faithful member. Beatrice was always willing to do whatever was needed and asked of her in the Ministry of the Church. Beatrice relationship with her Pastor was most admirable. At times during Bible Study teachings, Beatrice would gain Pastor’s attention and say to him in love “Stay focused Pastor Williams”. Beatrice worked as a member of the Pastor’s Aide Committee, Usher Board and Kitchen Committee faithfully. Beatrice was preceded in death by her father, Robert, mother, Mary Ellen, brothers Leslie, Mcgregory, Willie and sister Alma. She is survived by her daughter Hailey (Joshua) Arellanes, son Robert (Laura) Mattingly, grandchildren: Julian, Ezra, and Thomas, brothers: Robert, Chester, Barney and Sister Athena. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Services will be held at Union Missionary Baptist Church 1360 Riverside Dr. Barstow, CA 92311 on Wednesday April 10th at 09:00 for viewing and10:00 a.m. for Church Service. Flowers and donations may be sent to the address noted.