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Cora Lea Beason Obituary

Cora Lea Beason, 95, died Friday, August 2, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 05, 2013, at Heflin Baptist Church with the Rev. Philip Morris, Dr. Wayne Stevens and Dr. Don Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in Heflin City Cemetery. Visitation will be today, August 4, 2013, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home. Survivors include: daughter, Susan (Wayne) Brimer, of Springville; daughter-in-law, Sharon Beason, of Douglasville, Ga.; grandchild, Edward (Crystal) Beason; grandchild, Amanda (Chip) Hoover; grandchild, Justin Brimer; great-grandchild, Matthew Beason and great-grandchild, Charlie Hoover. Pallbearers will be Justin Brimer, Edward Beason, Buddy Gaines, Ricky Gaines, Jimmy Taylor and Harold Berryhill. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Friendship Sunday school class. Mrs. Beason was a native and life long resident of Cleburne County. She was the oldest member of Heflin Baptist Church where she served in the choir. Cora ran a beauty shop in Heflin for over 50 years, and worked as a Pink Lady at RMC for more than 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Beason; son, Edward Beason; sister, Ora Lea O'Donnell and brother, Clarence Gaines. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to, Heflin Baptist Church Kitchen Fund, P.O. Box 116, Heflin, AL 36264. Dryden Funeral Home 256-463-2287 Visit our website: drydenfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Anniston Star on Aug. 4, 2013.

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Bethany Kelly

August 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family. Ms. Cora was a wonderful lady and a true inspiration.

Ken & Carolyn Martin

August 5, 2013

Cora was one of the most remarkable Christian ladies we have ever known. We were shocked to hear of her passing. Heaven has gained a truly great lady. Cora will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.

Amy Howell

August 4, 2013

A very wonderful Lady,will always be remembered as a very important part of our heritage.May peace comfort those who knew & dearly loved her.Heaven has welcomed a precious Angel home.

Richard Edwards

August 4, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 4, 2013

Ms Cora was an inspiration to all of us

JW

August 4, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)

Gail Boughton (White)

August 4, 2013

My sincerest condolences to the family. My mom and I were so fortunate to have visited with Aunt Cora in June this year. She has and always will be in my thoughts. Rest in peace Aunt Cora.

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