Beatrice Ann Belenchia Gionti's Obituary
Beatrice Ann Belenchia Gionti known affectionately as Nona, 82, passed away December 13, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis after a long illness. She was born on September 9, 1927 in Memphis, TN and in her childhood years, she lived at St. Peter’s Orphanage in Memphis. Mrs. Gionti graduated from Sacred Heart High School and from St. Joseph Nursing School. She was a retired registered nurse. Mrs. Gionti enjoyed cooking for family and friends, crocheting, crafts, and collecting dolls. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Gionti is survived by her five childrem; daughters, Paula Donati of Bartlett and Valencia Davis of Olive Branch, MS; sons, Tony of Bartlett, Joey and Gene of South Florida; fourteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and brother Paul Drake of Memphis. She was preceded in death by her brothers Eugene Belenchia and Frank Belenchia.
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