Paula Beam Obituary
PAULA MICHELLE BEAM, 57, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:34 am, Friday, September 26, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Charles S. Marler and Mary (nee Gibson) Farmer on June 13, 1968 in Chester, Illinois.
Paula had previously worked as a Registered Nurse in Missouri.
She enjoyed adult coloring books and looking up her friends on Facebook. Paula loved to laugh and joke and was always there to make everyone happy.
Survivors:
Mother:
Mary (Gibson) Farmer
3 Children:
Daniel (Kayla) Marler
Haley (Matt) Bland
James Beam
6 Siblings:
Danny (Diane) Marler
Chuck (Angie) Marler
Dawn (Marler) Shockey
Christina Farmer
Kimberly Farmer
Jacqueline Britt
8 Grandchildren
Uncle:
Joseph (Bo) Mattingly
Many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Father and 1 Sister – Kathy Marler
It was Paula’s wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial may be made in Paula’s honor for funeral expenses and are being accepted at Pechacek
Funeral Home in Chester.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
839 Lehmen Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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