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Thayer Beach Obituary
Dr. Thayer Wilson Beach, age 90 of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at her residence.
Thayer was born May 2, 1924 in Gordonsville, TN, to the late Dr. Thayer Wilson and Louise Johnston Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Judge William O. Beach, & granddaughter, Kathleen Thayer Beach.
Dr. Beach was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church & taught literature at Austin Peay State University from 1968-1991.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Trinity Episcopal Church with The Rev. Elizabeth Geitz and The Rev. Dorothy Hartzog officiating. Private burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, April 27, from 4-7 p.m. at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home.
Thayer is survived by her son, Charles S. (Lee Ellen) Beach of Clarksville; daughter, Louisa B. (Ed) Cooke of Cumberland Furnace, TN; two grandchildren, Dale Tanner Beach & Wilson Cooke.
Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Judge William O. and Dr. Thayer Beach Endowed Scholarship, c/o Austin Peay State University, University Advancement, P.O. Box 4417, Clarksville, TN 37044.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040, (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.
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JW
February 11, 2024
Thank you for showing us your place, and a strong sense of history and English drama. In fond memory. J. W.
Sherri Pearson
August 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a 1985 graduate of APSU, and your mother was my advisor. I majored in English and have always aspired to positively influence my students in the way your mother did me. She was a great lady who never knew how important she was to me. However, I would like her family to know that Dr. Beach truly impacted my positive regard for education and the importance of a teacher listening and caring for one's students. I only wish I could have shared my thoughts with her once more
Gary Townsend
May 1, 2015
Chuck, May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. It's never easy losing your mother.
April 29, 2015
Chuck, So sorry for your loss. We only get one Mom, I did not know yours but I know the pain of losing mine. Prayers to your family. Connie Shepard
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Barb Williams
April 28, 2015
Dr. Beach was a remarkable teacher who always made me want to know more about every topic she mentioned. Her seemed to understand every student and carried herself with grace in all ways. What an inspiration she was to me as a new, young teacher.
Sherry C.
April 28, 2015
What a loss for the community of Clarksville. Dr. Beach was a wonderfully fun educator who cared for each of her students, and I was blessed to have known her as an educator. May her soul rest peacefully with our precious Lord and may her family be comforted by the many memories of the meaningful life she lived.
Ronnie/Stacy Perry & Employees of A-1 Heating & Cooling
April 28, 2015
Louisa and Ed, We are so sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers
April 27, 2015
Such a wonderful woman and educator she was. I always loved her gift and spirit as a teacher/professor.
Joanne Hackman
April 27, 2015
Dear Louisa and Chuck, I have so many good memories of your mother. P;ease accept my condolences.
Chonoliah Teasley
April 26, 2015
To Chuck and Louisa, Sorry to hear about your mother! The many years I've spent with you all cannot add up to the amount of love I have for you! I will keep you in my prayers! Remember sorrow has no pain that Heaven cannot heal! Your Nanny, Chonoliah Teasley
Bobby Armistead
April 26, 2015
Dear Chuck, I found out that your Mother had passed away from the online edition of the Leaf-Chronicle. I am currently on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife for the months of March, April and May, and will be unable to attend the service for your Mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts an prayers.
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