Willie Mae Beachum
October 16, 1930 - September 14, 2017
Willie Mae Beachum, 86, of Matthews, died at her home on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Willie Mae was born in Wadesboro, NC, on October 16, 1930, the daughter of Robert Lee and Ruth Ricketts Gaddy. She worked as a decorator for Porter Paint and on October 27, 1950, she married William Guy Beachum. When not working, she enjoyed yard sales, going on trips with Christian Tours with good friends and family, keeping grandchildren as they grew up, She is survived by her son, William G. Beachum Jr; grandchildren: Donnie and Jessie Hill, Michael, Erica , Will and Phillip Beachum; siblings: Davis Gaddy and Albert (wife Shirley) Gaddy. She is further survived by numerous other relatives and friends as well as her lifelong church family at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Beachum, Sr., and her parents. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, Sept 16, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 7200 East W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215. Visitation will begin at 10. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Dave Harris Sunday School Class, c/o Paul Little Ministry, Hickory Grove Baptist Church. For a full obituary and to share memories, visit Willie Mae’s online memorial at www.LoweNeddo.com or call 704-545-3553.
Willie Mae Beachum, 86, of Matthews, died at her home on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Willie Mae was born in Wadesboro, NC, on October 16, 1930, the daughter of Robert Lee and Ruth Ricketts Gaddy. She worked as a decorator for Porter Paint... View Obituary & Service Information