Thelma Jean Beeman, of Eureka, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, at the age of 79.
She was born on January 27, 1930 in Emporia, the daughter of Lloyd and Jenny (Wescott) Derbyshire. She was raised in the Madison area, graduating from local schools. On January 14, 1967, Thelma was united in marriage to E.C. Beeman in Wichita. They made their home in Madison. In 1975, the family moved to Eureka.
Thelma was a homemaker.
Thelma is survived by her husband, E.C. of the home; one son, Steven N. Underwood; one daughter, Jeannine and husband, Dallas Spitler of Grantville, Pennsylvania; eleven grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private graveside services were held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at Blakely Cemetery with Pastor Larry Moore officiating.
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