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Beulah V. Beatty 1939-2025

Beulah V. Beatty, 86, of Mercersburg, passed away on July 21, 2025 in Chambersburg, PA.

Beulah V. Beatty
Beulah V. Beatty

Born March 21, 1939 in Mercersburg, she was a daughter of the late Floyd D. and Edna B. (Bishop) Brant.

Beulah attended school in Mercersburg and married Hollis E. Beatty on June 18, 1955.

In her younger years, Beulah tended to her family’s home while raising her two daughters. Beulah worked at G.C. Murphy and babysat for family and friends.

She loved spending time with her great-grandchildren and attending their school programs. Other past times included listening to country music at local venues. Beulah was a big fan of Alan Jackson and Johnny Cash.

In her later years, she enjoyed attending activities at the Greencastle and Tuscarora Senior Centers, and treasured spending time with her family at Rehoboth Beach.

Beulah is survived by her two daughters, Angela Wiand of Mercersburg, Jenny Stoner and husband Karl Schreiber and daughter Mary Schreiber of Greencastle, a granddaughter, Heather Mellot and husband Shawn, and great-grandchildren, Graham, Parker, and Cadence Mellott. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Helen Brant, and a nephew-in-law, Duane Helman, a great-niece, Ashley Helman, a great-nephew, Cameron Helman and wife Lacey, and great-great-nieces, Kinsley and Klara Helman.

Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Beatty (2012), a mother-in-law, Lucille Beatty, a brother, George Brant, and niece, Loretta Helman.

A viewing will be held 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday, July 28 at Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg, PA.

A funeral will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29th at Fries Funeral Home with a viewing 1 hour prior, and Reverend W. David Kent officiating.

Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg, PA.

Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA

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