Nancy Ann Beabout's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Nancy Ann Beabout, age 69 of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Services honoring and celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011 at Adams Funeral Chapel with Reverend Martin Haeger officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery - Charleston. Visitation will be held Sunday evening (June 19) from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel and will conclude with Services conducted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592. It is requested that memorial gifts in her honor be made to the Charleston VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or services or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920. Nancy was born in Coles County, Illinois on May 22, 1942 the only child of Leslie and Audrey (Gilbert) Strong. She married John D. ""Jack"" Beabout on May 31, 1974 and they enjoyed thirty-one years of marriage prior to his death on June 20, 2005. She is survived by her son, Mark Beabout of Charleston; two granddaughters, Leslee Beabout and Lacee Beabout, both of Charleston; a great-grandson, Colten Beabout of Charleston; two step-children, Arthur C. Beabout and wife Dee of Ashmore, Illinois and Diana Walton and husband Will of Blue Mound, Illinois; four step-grandchildren, Josh Walton, Travis, Walton, Rachel Beabout and Leah Beabout; and two step-great-granchildren, Faith Walton and Elizabeth Walton. In addition to her parents and husband, Nancy was preceded in death by two step-children, John D. Beabout, Jr. and Flora Beabout. Nancy was a 1960 graduate of Charleston High School and furthered her education at Utterbacks Business College. She has been the owner of Nancy's Lettering, a successful engraving and lettering shop located in Charleston since 1976. Many years ago she was employed at the Alpo Dog Food Plant (formerly known as Campbell's) located in Mattoon. Nancy has been a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Mattoon. She was formerly a member of the Women of the Moose Charleston Chapter #1175 and the Charleston Country Club where she enjoyed golfing. She was also a member of the Coles County Farm Bureau and a Charter Member and long time supporter of the Kickapoo Ramblers 4-H Club. She devoted many hours as a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Paul McVey Post 1592, serving not only as President but volunteering in various other capacities. Nancy was a collector of Native American artifacts and was a ""facebook friend"" to many. Her time was divided between working at the shop, volunteering at the VFW and taking an occasional trip (or two) to area casinos with friends. Her family was always of greatest importance to her - she loved them dearly and unconditionally and was there for them when needed. She will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by her family and many friends. Click to view family video.
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