Bonnie Mae Beam

Bonnie Mae Beam, 91, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 4, 1919 in Arkansas, daughter of the late Daniel and Arella Mae Busby Reese. Bonnie was a homemaker, a member of the Elizabeth Chapel Church; VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and lifetime member of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, baking and spending time with her family, neighbors, and many friends. Bonnie was married to Dale M. Beam on December 24, 1941 and he preceded her in death of October 31, 1995. She was also preceded in death by a son Dennis Beam and a grandson Richard Beam. Bonnie is survived by three sons Dale (Gloria) Beam of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dan (Karen) Beam and Doug Beam both of Gallipolis; six grandchildren D.J (Shelly) Beam of Palmyra, IN, Dusty Harrison of Georgetown, TN, Doug (Corrina) Beam of Jackson, Ohio, Ariel (R.J.) Calhoun of Gallipolis, Lisa (David) Schenkelberg of Middleport, Ohio, and Ashlee Chapman of Gallipolis; 14 Great Grandchildren, Jenna, Courtney, Jordyn, Bryan, Jesse, Ryan, Sara, Katlyn, Sean, Nick, Brandon, Jared, Hunter, and Marie; 1 great great grandchild Alea. Services will be 10 am Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating, burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call on Monday at the funeral home from 7-9 pm. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Cemetery: Ohio Valley Memory Gardens Visitation: Monday, March 28, 2011 7-9 pm