Josephine "Jo" Bartlett Beahm

Josephine (Jo) Bartlett Beahm, 86, of Bedford, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, July 6, 2020 at her home. She was born in Webster Springs, WV on February 24, 1934, a daughter of the late, Paul Bartlett and Lenore Bryan Bartlett. She was a retired Program Analyst Officer with the Department of the Army from whom she received multiple commendations. She was passionate about serving in her churches, and integral in the music ministries. She was a dedicated Hospice volunteer, making weekly comfort calls to patients. Many were blessed by her gift of Hospitality. Jo is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Raymond Franklin (Frank) Beahm; her daughter, Linda Beahm, MD; her son, Bradley Beahm and his wife, Jeanine; her grandchildren, Eli Fraley, Nathan Fraley, and Kevin Beahm and his wife Maeghan; her great-grandson, Rhodes Everett Beahm; and her niece, Donna Sherwood, who is as close as a daughter. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Word of Life Evangelical Church, 912 Burks Hill Rd. Bedford. The Reverend Melvin Harris and Dr. David L. Henderson will officiate. There will be a private Burial at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider the Friends of Bedford Hospice House, P.O. Box 985, Bedford, VA 24523.
Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360