Beatrice E. Wharton age 91 of Bridgeton departed this life on May 23, 2019 at her residence. Born in Warrington, GA she was the daughter of the late Ben and Pearl (Brooks) Pitts. Coming from Georgia she was a resident of the area since 1948.

She was a member of Union Baptist Temple. She was formerly employed on the Assembly Line for Merbecks.

She was predeceased by her son Emory Wharton Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son Raymond Wharton (Willa); daughters, Arlene Dawson and Betty R. Wharton; she raised Kieron and Christina Hicks; brother, George Pitts; sister, Viola Johnson; one grandchild; two great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.