Obituary: Mary Jane Beavers

November 23, 1937 – September 2, 2024

Mary Jane Beavers, 86, of Mitchell, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation.

Born November 23, 1937, in Lawrence County, Mary was the daughter of Everett Edgar and Minnie Frances (Gregory) Baker. She married Edward Lee Beavers on April 26, 1968, and he preceded her in death on August 11, 2000.

Mary was a member of the Orleans Church of Christ.  Over the years, she babysat many children.  She loved dancing at the Mitchell Senior Center, cruising in the golf cart, and spending time with her companion.

Her partner, Jerry Wayne Bierly of Mitchell, her siblings Brenda Kay Poore of Bedford and Ben Baker of Columbia, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews survive.

Her parents, husband, and siblings, Anita Faye Thompson, William Everett Baker, and Robert Baker, preceded her in death.

A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, at Mitchell Cemetery, with Pastor Mike Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Mitchell Senior Citizens in memory of Mary.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.