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1924
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2019
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Frances Beam Obituary
Born in Spartanburg County, S.C. on Sept. 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Fred Byron and Betty Emma Lynn Biggerstaff Blanton.
She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church for 72 years, where she worked as the Wednesday night hostess for over 20 years and was very active in the daycare. She loved cooking and being a mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Charles Beam; an infant son, Charles Lee Beam Jr.; a grandson, B.J. Beam; a brother, Gene Blanton; and a sister, Mildred Borders.
Frances is survived by; four sons, Ricky Beam and wife Kay of Shelby, Kenneth Beam and wife Wanda of Shelby, Chris Beam and wife Cathy of Shelby, John Beam and wife Donna of Shelby; a daughter, Sharon Beam of Concord; a sister, Peggy Allen of Shelby; 12 grandchildren, Rodney, Missy, Jennifer, Jason, Jada, Crystal, Cassie, Ceph, Will, Jacob, Kassi and Austin; 21 great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Elizabeth Baptist Church with Dr. Rit Varriale officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends an hour before the service from 1:00 pm until 2 p.m. in the sanctuary and other times at the home.
Memorials can be made to: Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby NC 28150.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Beam.
Online condolences can be made at www.cecilmblinartonfuneralhome.com
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Vickie Canipe
September 20, 2019
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. She was such a sweet kind lady. I know she is celebrating with Charles and others in heaven. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlene Turner
September 19, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 19, 2019
Ricky and family im so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was a real sweetlady i remember her bringing cake and icecream for your birthdays. Nancy Lemons Dover you are all in my prayers
Mike Edwards
September 18, 2019
Dear Family,
Frances was always nice to me and I enjoyed being around her. She always had a sweet smile and made me feel at home in her presence. She was my definition of a Lady. She lived a good long life and is where she wants to be, with Charles. God's tender mercies to you all.
TERRY Davis
September 18, 2019
Prayers for the Beam family.So sorry for your loss.
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