Martha Beasley

Martha  J. Beasley, nee Ramers, 64, of Boynton Beach, Florida, born Tuesday, April 1, 1947, in Orlando, FL, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at her residence in Boynton Beach, FL after a long battle with cancer.

Martha  always said her favorite job was being a stay at home mother.  However, Martha was also a teacher in Chicago, IL and the Orland, FL areas for many years before retiring in Florida where she spent her time volunteering at her church's food pantry.  Martha enjoyed making cards for family and friends, she also enjoyed spending every possible moment with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her:

  • Father: Kenneth Ramers
  • Brother: John Ramers

Surviving are her:

  • Mother: Myra nee Stiehl Ramers of Swansea, IL
  • Daughter: Michelle and Son-in-law Tim Olenn of Boynton Beach, FL
  • Son: Michael Beasley of Sarasota, FL
  • Brother: Kenneth Jay (Helen) Ramers of St. Louis, MO
  • Grandchildren
    • Katie Olenn
    • Kasey Olenn

Memorials:  Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 1214 Broad Street, Masaryktown, FL  34604-6812.

Visitation:  Friends may call from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Signal Hill Lutheran Church, 8100 West Main Street, Belleville, Illinois 62223.

Funeral:  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Signal Hill Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Wiesner officiating.  Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois 62223.

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