Beamer, Elizabeth Howard

Elizabeth Howard (Betty) Beamer, 82, of Blacksburg died Saturday afternoon, April 7, 2018. She was born in Pulaski, VA on May 20, l935 and was the daughter of the late Harold Lee Beamer, Sr. and Mary Smith Beamer. She was also preceded in death by her bother, Harold Lee Beamer, Jr.

Betty was an RN for many years and met many people throughout the New River Valley in the course of her work. She especially enjoyed working with teenagers and young adults.

Other interests included gardening, reading and sewing. She had a passion for animals and cared for many strays that came her way.

Surviving are:

Brother – Robert Beamer and his wife, Joan of Columbia, SC

Niece – Janelle Beamer of Columbia, SC

Sister-In-Law – Mary Frances Beamer of Oakridge, OR

Nephews – Mark Beamer of CA

Hal Beamer and Ben Beamer of OR

Several Great-Nieces and Nephews

First Cousins – David Beamer of Doylestown, PA

William (Bill) Beamer of Vinton, VA

Scott Jackson of McKinney, VA

Pamela (Pam) Kirkner of Pulaski, VA

Special Cat – Sister Spunky

Betty will be cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral service.

Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.