A notable preschool teacher in Sonoma County has passed away. Beatrice Harris, otherwise known as “Miss Bea” to her kids, died on January 19th in a Santa Rosa retirement community. She was 97. Harris served as a preschool teacher at three different locations, including the Multi-Cultural Child Development Center and at First United Methodist in Santa Rosa. She was the executive director of the Multi-Cultural Child Development Center for 16 years. Bea and here husband, Homer Harris, moved to Santa Rosa in 1953 and stayed together until his death in 1999. First United Methodist Church will host a celebration of her life on February 17th.
Former Preschool Teacher “Miss Bea” Passes Away at 97
