Priscilla B. “Beth” Little

Priscilla B. “Beth” Little, a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  She was 72.

Beth was born in Boston to Priscilla H. (Smith) and Harold W. Little and raised in Houghs Neck, Quincy.   Beth suffered from the Polio virus and was home schooled from 1st to 8th grade.  She finished her public school education at  Quincy High School where she attained honor role status.

Despite the adversities life threw at Beth, she thrived.  She earned her Bachelor of Science and then her Master of Education Administration from Boston University.  After school she went on to be a Special Needs Teacher with the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton.  She loved working with the kids and was a teacher there for over 25 years.

Beth was quite crafty and in her spare time she enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting and many other arts and crafts.  When she wasn’t crafting, Beth was an avid reader.  She was a life long active member of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church where she served as a diaconate and on many committees. Beth’s life was busy but she always found time for those she cared about. You could  always count on her.  Each niece, nephew, grand niece and grand nephew had a special connection to her.  Her zest for life was obvious and she would often comment on what a great life she had.  She took everything in stride, never complained and couldn’t understand why others did. Beth was strong willed, kind, compassionate, generous,  and an inspiration to all  who knew her.

Loving sister to Kathleen Taylor and her late husband Allan of Weymouth, Marilyn Morrell and her husband Daniel of Quincy, Janet Little and her husband Kevin Dye of Quincy, Jeffrey Little of Quincy and the late Leland Little.  She was also survived by Paula Oliveira, whom Beth adopted by heart.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grandnephews.  Predeceased by her parents, Priscilla H. (Smith) and Harold W. Little.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday, April 25, from 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 26, at 12 PM in Houghs Neck Congregational Church, 310 Manet Avenue, Quincy. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Beth’s name may be made to the Houghs Neck Congregational Church, 310 Manet Avenue, Quincy.