Elizabeth Mae Kelsoe Beekmann

Elizabeth Mae Kelsoe Beekmann, age 96, of Blacksburg Va, formerly of Winchester VA, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Elizabeth was a devoted and loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. Her kind gentle spirit, her sweet smile and her strong love for God has set a wonderful example for all. Elizabeth was a homemaker, and a tax accountant for H&R Block for many years before becoming a self-employed accountant. Elizabeth is predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Virginia Kelsoe, and her husband of 69 years, Evert Beekmann Jr., her sister, Sarah Kelsoe, her brother Robert Kelsoe (Ruth). She is survived by her children Frederick Beekmann (Cathy), Jean Deel (Tim), Glenda Ball (Don). Also surviving are her grandchildren, Martha Malone (Dustin), Betsy Pontious (Eric), Joshua Deel (Erin), Nicholas Deel (Andrea), Kimberly Jubb (Rick), Derron Ball, Kevin Ball (Libby), Eric Ball, and 16 great-grandchildren plus one due August of 2025. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Donnie Beekmann, Anna Lou Beekmann & JoAnne Taylor and many nieces and nephews. The family would also like to express our gratitude to the wonderful caregivers (Joyce, Kim, Cindy, Robin, Laurie, Brian, Chelsea, Debbie, and Myasia ) who provided loving and tender care during her recent illness and to Medi Home Hospice staff (Kandis) and volunteers (Maraky and Harshini). There will be a viewing for family and friends on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 10am – 11am, at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive SW, Blacksburg VA. A funeral service will be held, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11:00 am, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg VA. Arrangements are being handled by McCoy Funeral Home.