Celebrating the life of
Martha "Dean" Brannen Beacham
October 19, 1931 - April 04, 2013
Martha "Dean" Brannen Beacham, 81, died peacefully at her home in Savannah, Georgia on April 4, 2013, with her children at her side.
Dean was a wonderful Christian woman and lived a life that reflected her faith. She was active at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church until her illness prevented her from attending on a regular basis.
Dean was born on October 19, 1931 in Statesboro, Georgia. She graduated from Statesboro High School in 1947 and attended the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville where she received a business certificate in 1949. She then moved to Savannah and was employed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the Contracting Office. She was the Small and Disadvantaged Business Specialist for this agency and retired in 1989 with more than 30 years of government service.
After retirement, Dean enjoyed many years of traveling, both abroad and in the United States. Another passion of hers was playing bridge with family and friends. She remained a member of her bridge club until just a few months before her death. Dean was always excited about experiencing new adventures and enjoyed life to its fullest. She enjoyed giving her time to help others and was a member of several organizations including the Altrusa Club and the Savannah Woman's Club. She also enjoyed participating in the Meals on Wheels Program.
Dean was deeply loved and admired by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orren Lester Brannen and Rubye Parrish Brannen and her late husband, Robert Hawkins Beacham. She is survived by her children and son-in-law, Robert D. Beacham, Ellen Collum Steve, and Richard H. Beacham. She also leaves behind her siblings, Carolyn Bischel and Joy Cobb of Cordele Georgia, Orren Brannen and wife Barbara of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church 1008 Henry St at Waters Avenue on Monday, April 8 at 1 PM. Burial will be private.
The family requests remembrances be sent to the Alzheimer's Association and Hospice of Savannah.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know she will be sorely missed. Remember she is not suffering and is home with Jesus. She was a wonderful mother and friend.
- Kelli Beacham Clark, Pooler, GA
Ellen, Robert, Richard. I am so sorry to read about your Mom. Just letting you know that I am thinking of all of you in this bad time. I lost my Dad in 1999 and my Mom in 2003. I know how hard it is hard to lose a parent. Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. Please email me as I would love to get together with you all to catch up. Keith
- keith Sheppard, springfield, GA
Richard, George and I were so sorry to read about the loss of your Mother. Please know that we are thinking of you during this very painful time in your life. Right now it may not be so apparent, but the memories of her which you have now and will carry forward will keep her alive in your heart. May the Lord hold you close in His hands as you go through this very trying time. Praying for you and your family, George and Ann Moxley
- Ann and George Moxley, ,
Keep comforting one another and building one another up, just as you are in fact doing.May your family continue to find strength in the hearer of prayer.We hope that the many cards, hugs, kind words and loving prayers sustain you and grant your family peace.
- Desiree Sigler, , AL
Dear Ellen, Steve and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please draw close to one another finding strength and comfort in your fond memories. With Deepest Sympathy, Christy, Taylor and Jackson Kiley
- Christy Kiley, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Dean will always be in our hearts and thoughts here at Savannah Commons. We were honored to care for her the time we were given. May she rest in peace Savannah Commons
- Joyce Crowder, Savannah, GA
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know she will be sorely missed. Remember she is not suffering and is home with Jesus. She was a wonderful mother and friend.
- Kelli Beacham Clark, Pooler, GA
Ellen, Robert, Richard. I am so sorry to read about your Mom. Just letting you know that I am thinking of all of you in this bad time. I lost my Dad in 1999 and my Mom in 2003. I know how hard it is hard to lose a parent. Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. Please email me as I would love to get together with you all to catch up. Keith
- keith Sheppard, springfield, GA
Richard, George and I were so sorry to read about the loss of your Mother. Please know that we are thinking of you during this very painful time in your life. Right now it may not be so apparent, but the memories of her which you have now and will carry forward will keep her alive in your heart. May the Lord hold you close in His hands as you go through this very trying time. Praying for you and your family, George and Ann Moxley
- Ann and George Moxley, ,
Keep comforting one another and building one another up, just as you are in fact doing.May your family continue to find strength in the hearer of prayer.We hope that the many cards, hugs, kind words and loving prayers sustain you and grant your family peace.
- Desiree Sigler, , AL
Dear Ellen, Steve and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please draw close to one another finding strength and comfort in your fond memories. With Deepest Sympathy, Christy, Taylor and Jackson Kiley
- Christy Kiley, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Dean will always be in our hearts and thoughts here at Savannah Commons. We were honored to care for her the time we were given. May she rest in peace Savannah Commons
- Joyce Crowder, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
