

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, outstanding teacher and most importantly, the sweetest, kindest, lady.
Mary Beth was raised in Haskell, TX. After high school she received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Education from Baylor University. After graduation Mary Beth had an exemplary 37 year career teaching Elementary Education, primarily in Abilene, TX and Clear Spring Elementary, NEISD, San Antonio TX.
Mary Beth was preceded in death by her parents, John Pierre Payne and Sadie Killingsworth Payne, and first husband, Bobby Jack Price.
Mary Beth is survived by husband, Nevin "Dick" Beaver; daughter, Julie Cooper; son, John Price (Pam); step-daughter, Lynne Sehr (Steve); step-son, Chris Beaver (Jennifer); grandson Eric Lewis (Courtney), and several grand and great-grand children.
The family thanks Woodcrest Home for seniors and Premier Hospice for the wonderful care provided Mary Beth this past year.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Trinity Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Special Olympics Texas or Trinity Baptist Church.
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