Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Dec 26, 1925 - Feb 12, 2012
Curly, so sorry for your loss! I always loved Mary Jane and will have the fondest memories of her! She was always so thoughtful!
Jennifer Ambrose
March 10, 2012 | Castle Rock, CO
Gary - I had not seen this about your mother's passing. All of our family send their condolences to you, and remember you and your mom and dad and Mike fondly. - Marty Schnorf
February 19, 2012
Curley i am really sorry i missed your mom funeral. I had the wrong date! My condolence to you and your family - going to miss her at the moose
Kenny Sims
February 16, 2012 | Charleston, IL
Curley, my thoughts are with you over the loss of your Mom. Looking back, it was your relationship with her that was profoundly unique - like she was one of your best friends. Unlike some moms, she always naturally fit in to us boys' goings on. Godspeed, Mary Jane.
Chris Pollard
February 16, 2012 | Houston, TX
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you
Diana Hise
February 15, 2012 | Mattoon, IL
MJ was the best neighbor ever! We had the best visits on her front porch. She was always so upbeat and spunky! Miss her a lot! My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Darren Talbott
Darren Talbott
February 15, 2012 | Charleston, IL
So sorry for your loss. She was a great woman and enjoyed being around her.
Charles and Carolyn Snoddy
February 15, 2012 | Charleston, IL
Curley, so sad to learn of the loss of your mom............she was certainly a special friend and we had lots of fun through the years....she will be missed.
Grace Karrick
February 15, 2012 | Gainesville, FL
Curley-sorry for the loss of your mother she was a pleasure to see god bless her
Dean Franz
February 15, 2012 | Charleston, IL
CHARLESTON, IL – Mary JaneBeavers, age 86 of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at SarahBush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Visitationfor family and friends will be held Wednesday (February 15) from 11:00 a.m.until 1:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating her lifewill begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday immediately following visitation withReverend Bill Boaz officiating. Intermentwill follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon. It is requested that in lieu of flowersmemorial gifts in her honor be made to the March of Dimes or to the AmericanHeart Association. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at thevisitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive,Charleston, IL 61920.
Mary Jane was born on December26, 1925 in Charleston a daughter of the late Oscar "Rabbit" and Daisy Mae(Davis) Gordon. She was married toRobert "Max" Beavers and they had two sons. Max preceded her in death on January 17, 1971. She issurvived by a loving and devoted son Gary Beavers and his wife Bonnie ofMattoon; two nephews and their families, Dale Kaempflein of St. Peters,Missouri and Richard Kaempflein of Janesville, Wisconsin; and very dear andspecial friends Jeff and Marla Shoot and Darrell and Bev Newcomb. In addition to her parents and her husband,Mary Jane was preceded in death by a son, Mike Beavers; a brother, Jack D.Gordon; and a sister, Anna Mae Kaempflein.
Mary Jane was a graduate ofCharleston High School and was formerly employed for many years by the Ne-CoAsphalt Company in Charleston. Hermemberships included Women of the Moose, Charleston Chapter #1175 and Women ofthe Elks, Charleston Lodge #623. MaryJane had previously been in charge of the local March of Dimes Chapter, anorganization she strongly supported. Shewas also a charter member of the Weekend Warriors who met at Mike and Stan's onSaturday mornings.
She was affectionately knownas "MJ" to her family and many friends. MJ loved to travel – she enjoyed going to Florida to visit specialfriends and the occasional trip to a casino with the girls was usually on heragenda. She was always on the go yet atthe same time kept life simple. MJ washappiest when she was sharing time with her family, sitting on her front porchor sharing a cocktail with her many friends. She was a loving and devoted mother to Garyand a faithful friend to many. She willbe fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
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