Eleanor Sterling Shearer1,2

F, b. September 14, 1915, d. June 10, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 173-09-9819.2 Eleanor Sterling Shearer was born on September 14, 1915 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.1,3,4 As of May 15, 1942,her married name was Beamer.1 She married Claude Alvin Beamer, son of Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer and Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, on May 15, 1942 at Arlington, Virginia.1 Eleanor Sterling Shearer died on June 10, 1989 at San Diego Co., California, at age 73.2,3

Family

Claude Alvin Beamer b. August 22, 1915, d. July 11, 2017
Marriage*She married Claude Alvin Beamer, son of Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer and Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, on May 15, 1942 at Arlington, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Anna Elizabeth Lindstrom1,2

F, b. October 3, 1923, d. May 18, 2012
     Anna Elizabeth Lindstrom was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 130-16-5742.5 She was born on October 3, 1923 at Queens, Queens Co., New York.3,4,5,6,2 As of March 31, 1945,her married name was Beamer.1 She married Claude Alvin Beamer, son of Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer and Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, on March 31, 1945 at Washington, D.C..1 Anna Elizabeth Lindstrom died on May 18, 2012 at San Diego Co., California, at age 88.3,4,5

Census Records

1950Naval Air Station, Dwelling 104, District 11-2, Sumay, Guam7

Family

Claude Alvin Beamer b. August 22, 1915, d. July 11, 2017
Marriage*Anna Elizabeth Lindstrom married Claude Alvin Beamer, son of Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer and Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, on March 31, 1945 at Washington, D.C..1 
Children
  • Alana L. Beamer7
  • Claudia Ann Beamer8,2,7

Citations

  1. [S5924] Unknown compiler, District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  2. [S5375] Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940.
  3. [S3830] Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S6442] New York City Department of Health, New York, New York, Births, 1910-1965.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Maurice Arnold Beamer1,2,3

M, b. April 30, 1926, d. February 27, 2011
FatherAndrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer4 b. April 3, 1886, d. February 7, 1929
MotherLena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore4,5,1 b. April 20, 1888, d. August 11, 1973
     Maurice Arnold Beamer married Carmela Frances Frisina.2 Maurice Arnold Beamer was born on April 30, 1926 at Washington, D.C..3 He died on February 27, 2011 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 84.6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 147, District 1-1250, Washington, D.C.5

Occupation

1950Trucking company worker5

Family

Carmela Frances Frisina b. July 20, 1929, d. May 12, 2008
Marriage*Maurice Arnold Beamer married Carmela Frances Frisina.2 
Children
  • Linda Beamer7
  • Michael Andrew Beamer2

Citations

  1. [S11104] Evening Star, From the Lena J. Dodd obituary in the Aug 13, 1973 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S8080] Brinsfield Funeral Homes and Crematory, online www.brinsfieldfuneral.com, From the Wallace Randolph Beamer obituary.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.

Virgie Maryjane Johnston1

F, b. September 8, 1925, d. October 26, 2020
     Virgie Maryjane Johnston Virgie Maryjane “MJ” Beamer, 95, of California, MD passed away on October 26, 2020 at The Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Maryjane, the youngest child of the late Charles William Johnston and Virgie Butler Johnston, was born in Washington D.C. on September 8, 1925. Like many young women in D.C. during World War II, Maryjane went to work for the U.S. Government and held various clerical jobs before retiring to become a homemaker. Maryjane went back to work in 1972 for Peebles Department store. Maryjane worked as a floor clerk then in the office until she retired in 1992. Maryjane married her beloved husband, Wallace “Wally” Randolph Beamer, on February 12, 1955 and they had three children, Scott P. Beamer, Terry T. Beamer and Judy L. Sargent (Beamer). Wally and Maryjane spent 62 beautiful years of marriage together living in both Maryland and Florida. Those closest to Maryjane knew her as a spunky redhead who spoke her mind, loved bargain shopping, rearranging furniture and planting flower gardens that yielded the most breathtaking blooms. With a flair for fashion, Maryjane prided herself on trendy attire and was a certified ‘cool grandma’ all the way down to her faux ankle tattoo bracelet. Maryjane also brilliantly executed ‘semi-homemade’ cooking and DIY décor long before they were trendy on HGTV. Above all, Maryjane loved her family and showered them with her one-of-a-kind tough love, but also by shopping for their favorite things or making them her famous pre-dinner salad. Maryjane lived by these philosophies of life: “Stay active” “Exercise” “Be yourself” “Always stay young at heart” Maryjane is survived by her sons, Scott, of Traveler Rest, SC and Terry, of Odessa, FL; daughter, Judy, of Mechanicsville, MD. As well as her grandchildren, Jason C. Wagner, Jacob S. Beamer, Tara N. Strickland, Lindsey R. Godwin, Blaire K. Beamer, Bryce A. Beamer; great grandchildren, Wyatt Beamer, Ruby Strickland, Emersyn Godwin, Audie Strickland and Lilah Godwin. In addition to her husband and parents, Maryjane is preceded in death by her brothers, William Johnston, John M. “Dickie” Johnston, Woodrow Johnston, Charles “Bucky” Johnston; sisters, Helen Johnston Stanton, Ruth Johnston Ferrara and Vivian Johnston Hanna. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.1 She was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.1 She was born on September 8, 1925 at Washington, D.C..1 As of February 12, 1955,her married name was Beamer.1 She married Wallace Randolph "Wally" Beamer, son of Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer and Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, on February 12, 1955.2,1 Virgie Maryjane Johnston died on October 26, 2020 at Callaway, St. Mary's Co., Maryland, at age 95.1

Family

Wallace Randolph "Wally" Beamer b. May 18, 1921, d. July 28, 2017
Marriage*She married Wallace Randolph "Wally" Beamer, son of Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer and Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore, on February 12, 1955.2,1 
Children
  • Scott P. Beamer2,1
  • Terry T. Beamer2,1
  • Judy L. Beamer2,1

Citations

  1. [S8080] Brinsfield Funeral Homes and Crematory, online www.brinsfieldfuneral.com, From the Virgie Maryjane Beamer obituary.
  2. [S8080] Brinsfield Funeral Homes and Crematory, online www.brinsfieldfuneral.com, From the Wallace Randolph Beamer obituary.

Myles Franklin Holdsworth1,2,3

M, b. September 26, 1949, d. February 8, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 231-70-2813.4 Myles Franklin Holdsworth was born on September 26, 1949 at Tennessee.5,4 He married Sharon Ann Kelley, daughter of Wesley Denues Kelley and Gloria Ann Beamer, on December 20, 1969 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California.2 Myles Franklin Holdsworth and Sharon Ann Kelley were divorced on February 9, 1981 at San Bernardino Co., California.1,3 Myles Franklin Holdsworth died on February 8, 1987 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 37.5

Family

Sharon Ann Kelley
Marriage*He married Sharon Ann Kelley, daughter of Wesley Denues Kelley and Gloria Ann Beamer, on December 20, 1969 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California.2 
Divorce* Myles Franklin Holdsworth and Sharon Ann Kelley were divorced on February 9, 1981 at San Bernardino Co., California.1,3 
Children
  • Joseph F. Holdsworth6
  • Kellie M. Holdsworth6

Citations

  1. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  2. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  3. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Mary Kathryne Morrill1

F, b. April 18, 1917, d. May 19, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 578-20-8892.2 Mary Kathryne Morrill was buried at Laurel Hill Memorial Park, Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.3,1 Her married name was Beamer.3 She married Lawrence Rexford "Rex" Beamer, son of Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer and Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore.1,4 Mary Kathryne Morrill was born on April 18, 1917 at Georgia.1,2 She died on May 19, 1986 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 69.1

Family

Lawrence Rexford "Rex" Beamer b. May 31, 1913, d. May 25, 2002
Marriage*She married Lawrence Rexford "Rex" Beamer, son of Andrew Cerrell/Correll Beamer and Lena Josephine "Lennie" Elmore.1,4 
Children
  • Carol Beamer4
  • Douglas Beamer4
  • Charles Beamer4
  • Craig Beamer4
  • Kim Lawrence Beamer5

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S8082] Laurel Hill Memorial Park, Spotsylvania Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Lawrence Beamer obituary in the May 28, 2002 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Joyce Lorraine Turman1,2,3

F, b. January 26, 1939, d. October 24, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-7052.4 Joyce Lorraine Turman was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.5,3 She was born on January 26, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,4,3 As of May 25, 1957,her married name was Epperly.1 She married Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly, son of Jesse Paul Epperly and Edna Ellen Moses, on May 25, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1 Joyce Lorraine Turman and Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly were divorced on August 3, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Joyce Lorraine Turman died on October 24, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.4,5,6,3 She Joyce T. Epperly of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 24, 1992. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Pennye Epperly, Blue Ridge; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Steven Durrance; sister, Patricia Elmore; stepfather, Wayne P. Gross; sister-in-law, Sue Epperly and brother-in-law, Paul Epperly and a number of close friends. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. on October 26, 1992.5

Family

Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly b. March 18, 1937, d. March 25, 2008
Marriage*She married Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly, son of Jesse Paul Epperly and Edna Ellen Moses, on May 25, 1957 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1 
Divorce* Joyce Lorraine Turman and Jesse Bernard "J.B." Epperly were divorced on August 3, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce T. Epperly obituary in the Oct 26, 1992 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse B. Epperly obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jeffrey Allen Epperly obituary in the Feb 14, 2024 edition.

Esther Rose Hewitt1,2,3

F, b. August 18, 1915, d. February 4, 1962
     Esther Rose Hewitt was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia.2,3 She was born on August 18, 1915 at Clayton, Johnston Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 As of August 24, 1935,her married name was Lawler.1 She married Edward Leon Lawler, son of John Jackson Lawler and Effie Logan Elmore, on August 24, 1935 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1,2 Esther Rose Hewitt died on February 4, 1962 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 46.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 82, District 116-29, Portsmouth, Wayne Co., North Carolina4
1950Dwelling 39, District 117-96, Portsmouth, Virginia5

Family

Edward Leon Lawler b. September 2, 1906, d. October 29, 1977
Marriage*Esther Rose Hewitt married Edward Leon Lawler, son of John Jackson Lawler and Effie Logan Elmore, on August 24, 1935 at Portsmouth, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3383] Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.