Barbara Beem

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Barbara Beem of Jefferson, age 87, who passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 after a major stroke.

Barbara had been a resident of Jefferson for twenty two years after moving from Chamblee, Ga. Barbara was an active member of Jefferson Presbyterian Church and also a volunteer for the Jefferson Public Library. She was born in Battle Creek, MI and attended North Western University before moving to Georgia in 1959.

Barbara is survived by her children, Richard (Sandra) L. Beem of Commerce, Jane (Robert) S. Macey of Lakeland FL, Martha (Rich) B. Barva of Cumming, GA and Charles (Jeanne) W. Beem of Peabody, MA. Grandchildren, Amy (Chad) Hammock, Brad (April) Beem, Adam Beem, Aaron (Penny) Still, Daniel (Mariana) Macey, Caroline (Behn) Fannin, David (Jessica) Macey, William Hough, Jennifer Hough & Matthew Hough. Survivors also include Son in Law Michael Still & 14 great grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Ann Salisbury of Battle Creek, MI, Husband Richard L Beem Sr of Chamblee, GA, daughter Barbara L Still of Lampasas, TX.

A Private family Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:30am in the Georgia National Cemetery in Marietta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jefferson Public Library, 379 Old Pendergrass Rd. Jefferson, Ga. 30549 or St. Mary's Hospice House, P.O.Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604.

Evans Funeral Home, 706-367-5467.

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