Beatrice Eloise (Hardway) Frame, 87, of Litchfield, Ohio, died December 12, 2025.

She was born in Gassaway, W.V., in 1938 to William Earl and Ocie Beatrice Hardway, and was the youngest of six children. Bea attended Braxton High School before going to work at various jobs and eventually retired from Ford Motor Company in Brook Park, OH that she said was her favorite place to work. She was also a member of UAW Local 1250. Bea enjoyed playing games and traveling to Arizona and West Virginia. She loved the family dog, Bruizer, and spent much time spoiling him. Bea spent this past summer enjoying sitting on her back porch watching wildlife and reminiscing with loved ones.

Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, five siblings (Eugene, Earl Jr., Wanda, Charles, and Darrell), and daughter-in-law Kathleen Frame. She is survived by her son, Leonard Frame and his children Vanessa (Bryan) Hendrickson, Kyle (Michele Myers) Frame, Joshua (Jenna) Frame, daughter Diane (Scott) Horstman and her children Chris (Haley) Horstman, Jason (Courtney) Horstman, Nicole (fiancé Scott Massman) Horstman. Great grandchildren Lucas, Blake, Holden, Jackson, Anna, and Jack. Sisters-in-law Genevieve Hardway and Elma Hardway. Many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A memorial visitation will be held Friday, December 19, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Waite Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St. Medina, Ohio 44256. Memorial service to follow at 7:00pm. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Hospice of Medina County, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be left at www.waitefuneralhome.com