Nancy L. Beasley
Nancy L. Beasley, 79, Columbia City, died at 1:04 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on May 19th.
She was born Feb. 11, 1938 in Whitley County, a daughter of Ted and Jane (Thompson) Walker. Her formative years were spent in Coesse. She graduated from Coesse High School in 1956.
On June 21, 1958 she was united in marriage to Robert Wayne Beasley. They made their home in Columbia Township until 1969 when they moved to their home on West Old Trail Road. Mr. Beasley died October 25, 2005. Nancy moved into Columbia City in 2006.
She retired from Alcoils with 30 years of service.
Her memberships included Coesse United Methodist Church, Eagles 1906 Auxiliary, V.F.W. Auxiliary, Moose Auxiliary and Red Hat Society.
Surviving relatives include two children, Ryan (Vickie) Beasley of Columbia City and Cindy (Dennis) Lee of Big Lake; eight grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and a brother, James Walker of Yuma AZ.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her step mother, Midge Walker; a sister, Sandra Bennett; and a half sister, Robin Miller.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The burial will be held at a later date at Union Township Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to Coesse United Methodist Church.