Edwina "Bea" C. (Eismon) Grady

Edwina “Bea” C. (Eismon) Grady, age 85, of Eastlake, OH, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on June 24, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut, Bea came from a family deeply rooted in Hartford’s auto industry and local politics before relocating to Cleveland. From an early age, she carried forward that legacy of hard work, resilience, and passion for connecting with others. A proud 1957 graduate of North Olmsted High School, Bea worked for many years as a waitress at Holiday Inn and Sheraton, where her humor and warmth made her a favorite among guests and staff. She later built a successful 23-year career as a financial analyst at Reliance Electric (later Rockwell) in Euclid. Even after retirement, she remained active - volunteering at the Eastlake Police Substation, working part-time at Walmart in Eastlake, and eventually joining the staff at the Lake County Captains stadium, where she loved being part of the game-day experience and interacting with fellow baseball fans. Bea had a natural gift for entertaining. She frequently sang and performed for her granddaughters, turning her basement into a stage complete with costumes and jewelry for their “shows.” Those performances - filled with laughter, music, and sparkle - captured her spirit perfectly. Whether hosting family gatherings, trading stories at work, or belting out a tune just because, Bea found joy in making others smile. The family would like to thank the caregivers from Hospice for the care and compassion that they showed to Mrs. Grady. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Eugene) Unger; sons, William (EV) Eismon, Craig Eismon and John (Lorraine) Eismon; grandchildren, Sara, Amy, Cherise, Amanda, Brandon, Collin and Nikki. She also leaves behind many great-grandchildren, Tiffani, Lexi, Brent, Austen, Juliana, and Ariana; siblings, Laura, Quentin, Patrick (Deborah) and Martin; neighbors, Lynn and Dan, and many other loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna Grady; brother, John Grady and sister, Charlotte McMullen; sisters-in-law, Brenda Grady and Diane Grady, and brother-in-law, Fain McMullen. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland 44192 or online at www.hospicewr.org/ Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Edwina "Bea" C. (Eismon) Grady

June 24, 1939 - May 9, 2025