Maureen-Beebe-Obituary

Maureen Beebe

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DIED
May 25, 2019

Obituary

Maureen Beebe Hursh was one of the inspirations for the classic children's novel "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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She was a good friend and I am sure all of Chincoteague will mourn her passing.

Bless your heart Ms Beebe.

Maureen was very kind to take the time to meet and sign an autograph for my daughter Judy when we came there in 1997 to present the Ridin Misty song for the Chincoteague Pony Festival. She will be missed forever by Misty fans.

Our hearts are saddened for the loss of your dearly beloved Mother. May the God of tender mercies and all comfort be with you all during this most difficult time and in the days to come. Please know that the love your dearly beloved Mother had for you all will forever remain in your hearts!



MM, Jackson Mississippi

I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one, who will be remembered for her contribution to the literary arts. May you find comfort and strength in God during this time of mourning.

I lived near Chincoteague when I was a toddler with my parents, my father was stationed at a Navy base nearby. I dont believe it still exists. I remember going to see the island and my mother reading the book to me during those years. It always held a special place in my heart.
I just lost my Dad this past December, and now seeing that Ms. Beebe has passed, I feel that chapter of my life belongs to the ages, but will always remain in my heart.

She will be mourned and forever held tenderly in the memories of generations of horse lovers. I had the privilege of meeting her daughter Zebie at the gallery she had in town, where I was fortunate enough to purchase a signed Wesley Dennis of two Chincoteague foals gamboling along a beach. May Ms. Beebe's spirit soar just as joyfully now.

Maureen and Paul became part of my life from the first time I read Misty of Chincoteague. Even though much of the story was romanticized, it gave my family the motivation to visit Chincoteague, pony penning, and even Misty. The Beebe Family represented the Islanders whose honest spirit and hospitality make Chincoteague a great place.