Sara Hovis Beam, 94 of 111 Harrilson
Rd., formerly of Bess Chapel Rd., died Monday February 23, 2009 at
Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Sept. 3, 1914 a daughter of the late Thomas Maxwell
and Elizabeth Lewis Hovis. Sara was longtime member of Bess Chapel
United Methodist Church where she was the organist for over 30 years.
Mrs. Beam graduated from Appalachian State College and was a leader
of young minds for 36 years having taught at East Elementary, North
Brook and Tryon Elementary Schools.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Karr C. Beam, son Thomas Beam and grandson Jason Beam, and two brothers
Lewis and Maxwell Hovis.
Survivors include her brother Wade Hovis and wife Geraldine of
Bessemer City, daughter-in-law Sandy Edwards of Cherryville, and
numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Bess Chapel
United Methodist Church with Rev. Roy Byers and Rev. Leonard Bumgardner
officiating with burial in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive
friends Wednesday at the church from 1-2 PM.
Memorials may be made to Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, 6073 Flay Rd., Cherryville, NC 28021
