Sweeney, Beulah Akers

Beulah Akers Sweeney, 81 of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Colon & Bessie Akers; and her brothers & sisters-in-law, Marlin & Freeda Akers, Harless & Joan Akers, Curtis & Joyce Akers; sister & brother-in-law, Marie & Eldridge Trail; infant sister, Irene Frances Akers; and sister-in- law, Nita Akers.

Beulah loved her family, grandchildren, church family and the Lord. She enjoyed working along-side her husband in their family business as well as flower gardening.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bruce Sweeney; daughters & sons-in-law, Rebecca & Chris Harman and Sarah & Kevin Sowers; grandchildren, Emma Masneri (Kevin), Drew Harman (Kaitlyn), Tate Harman, Camron Sowers, and Chandler Sowers; brother, Grover Akers; sister-in-law, Cindy Eanes; brothers-in-law, Doug & Joyce Sweeney and Barry & Judy Sweeney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the New Haven Baptist Church with Chris Harman, Pastor Allen Agee, and Jerry Akers officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. There will not be a visitation prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.