Beatrice Mulholland, 1916-2014

Published 9:36 am Friday, November 7, 2014

Beatrice Fern (Brownell) Mulholland, 98, of Albert Lea, formerly of Rochester, died peacefully Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at St. John’s Lutheran Community in Albert Lea.

A graveside service will be at St. James Cemetery in Twin Lakes with Deacon Mike Ellis officiating.

Beatrice was born May 11, 1916, in Sebeka, the daughter of Gifford C. and Anna Marie (Swenson) Brownell. She graduated from Sebeka High School and attended one year of Cosmetology College. Beatrice owned and operated her own cosmetic business, Vivian Woodard Cosmetics. She traveled worldwide with her work in sales and visited many countries.

Beatrice was a devout Christian.

In retirement, she shared land in Northwood with her special friend, T.J. Davis, where they enjoyed their special love of dogs.

Beatrice is survived by her special friend, T.J. Davis, of Northwood, and brother, Arnold (Arlene) Brownell, of Carmichael, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and one brother, Aaron Brownell (in infancy).