Frances Jean Evans Beal

Frances Jean Beal, formerly of Mocksville, went home to be with her Lord peacefully on April 29th at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. She was born on April 24, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH to James and Frances Young Evans. After spending her early years in Ohio, Frances moved with her family to Winston Salem, NC. She married her late husband Alton on September 1, 1963 an was married for 26 years. After her husband's death, she attended Turners Creek Baptist Church in Yadkinville where she was helped and loved by many. She will be remembered for her love for poetry, thoughtfulness of others by sending cards and letters, and sweet personality. In her latter years, she lived with her son and his family to enjoy the grandkids and eventually moved to White Oak Manor in Shelby where she enjoyed playing bingo and socializing with fellow residents. Frances was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband Alton E. Beal; brother Jimmy Evans; and sister Patricia Evans Saylor. She is survived by her only son Alton G. Beal and daughter-in-law Michelle. She leaves behind three grandchildren: Andrew, Jared, and Karis, and several special friends and neighbor. While she never knew what it was like to run and jump in this life because of her cerebral palsy, she is now experiencing the joys of heaven. Her persistence to overcome her handicaps and desire to help others was a challenge to all. A viewing will be held at the Turners Creek Baptist Church in Yadkinville from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, May 3rd. Her service will follow at 11:00 am in the church sanctuary where Rev. Alton Beal will be officiating. Burial will be at Westlawn Garden of Memories in Clemmons. Gentry Funeral Home will be serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ambassador Baptist College Student Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 158, Lattimore, NC 28089. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Beal family.