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Elizabeth Beardsell
1936 - 2025
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Elizabeth Beardsell Obituary
Libby graduated from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA. Where she met and eventually married 1st Lieutenant Allyn Beardsell United States Marine Corps. They enjoyed 67 years together rearing their children, traveling, and vacationing at their home on Marthas Vineyard.
Libby was an enthusiastic and outgoing person. She had many interests and activities. She had a beautiful soprano voice and participated in musicals and other singing venues. She sang with the Hamilton College Oratorio for many years. She sang in many church choirs most recently at St James Church, Clinton where she was a member of the choir for over 47 years.
Libby became a high school science teacher when she graduated college, and she taught chemistry, physics and biology. In her later years after her teaching career, she was an outstanding real estate broker and was awarded the Outstanding Realtor of the Year for all of New York State. There are over 12,000 realtors in the state.
Libby was a wonderful entertainer and cook. Her many friends would testify to that! She loved to decorate for the seasons and was known for her beautiful gardens. She was a member of the DAR, Daughters of the Confederacy, the Monday Book Club, Whist Club and other informal breakfast groups.
Libby is fondly remembered by her husband Allyn "Skip" Beardsell; children, Catherine Lewis of Clinton NY, Ellyn Floyd of Carp, Canada and Mark Beardsell of Wildwood MO; grandchildren Caroline and Mike Harper of Guelph Canada, Lauren Floyd Vancouver Island Canada, Soren Lewis of Clinton, NY, Allyn Beardsell of Wildwood, MO and Pamela Beardsell of New York City; great grandchild, Alice of Guelph Canada; and sister, Catherine Skala of Long Beach, CA. It is with great love and sorrow that all her friends and family say goodbye to Libby Beardsell.
A memorial service will be held September 20, 2025 at 11:00. St James Episcopal Church Clinton, NY 13323. Donations in Elizabeth's honor can be made to St James Church 9 Williams St Cliton, NY 13323.
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Ann Beardsell Hollister
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Libby, my brother's beloved wife of 68 years and my "sister" for all those years, is remembered as an active, memorable, constant member of our family. Libby was the consummate wife, mother and friend! A stellar cook Libby created a warm and welcoming home.
I treasured our friendship, first established by being a bridesmaid in her and my brother's wedding in 1957. The years we spent living nearby as families are treasured as our 6 children got to know each other more intimately. Our 2 youngest boys became close friends then and everyone remains connected despite farther reaching living sites since. When we were all on the Vineyard gathering memories and having good times, Lib was a "doer" and participator there as well. She loved clamming and gathering mussels from the rocks of Menemsha and making scrumptious seafood dishes! Lib had a lovely singing voice and she and Skip always contributed their singing voices to their church choir. My dearest thoughts to my brother, and us all, as we remember Libby in our ongoing memories! Ann Beardsell Hollister
Ed Bradley
September 3, 2025
Skip,
My condolences. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories after 67 years. Best wishes.
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