Obituary of BEATRICE FIORE STIFF

Beatrice "Bea" Frances (nee Fiore) Stiff, 69, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late James V. and Frances Forte Fiore, Bea was born April 23, 1947. Bea was adventurous and independent in spirit, loved life and lived it well, and moved through all the seasons with laughter, grace, and kindness. She worked hard, played hard, and danced beautifully. She loved spending time with her family and friends, enjoyed good food, good wine, and any dance music. The beach and ocean were her special place. She was a child of the waters. She faced cancer with great strength and courage, standing up and fighting back until the end. She is survived by her husband, Kim Stiff; sons, Jonathan Stiff and Benjamin Stiff and wife, Hailey Youngling Stiff; sisters, Angela Priola, Francine Fiore, and Bette Anne Corbett and husband, Jim; and a brother, Joseph Fiore and wife, Gloria. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her niece, Sarah Corbett. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SECU Hospice House, 426 Hospital Road, Smithfield, NC 27577 or to a charity of your choice. "This world will be poorer for her passing, but Heaven will be much brighter. And she is going to dance!"