Christine T. Taylor Beasley

Chris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Chris and Ed were married 59 years and resided 54 years in Little Rock. She was a retired registered nurse and was employed by the Little Rock Public Schools for 28 years as a school nurse. Chris was a faithful member of St. James United Methodist Church and truly exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman. She was a member of La Moderne Civic Club, BLS Dance Club, UMW Women’s Ministry, and the Ark Retired Teachers Association. She will always be remembered for her compassionate and nurturing spirit in caring for others.

She is preceded in death by both parents, William Clyde and Ethel Taylor; a sister, Beatrice Stratton; a brother, Thomas Taylor; a son-in-law, Bud Brown; and a grandson, Jarred Phillips.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving and devoted husband, Edward Beasley; a son, Stephen E. Beasley and wife Elaine of Hearne, TX; a daughter, Cheryl Brown of Rogers, AR; and a brother, William S. Taylor of Benton, AR. She also leaves behind three grandsons, Barrett Brown and wife Julie of Fayetteville, Benton Brown and wife Megan of Springdale, and Justin Beasley of Austin, TX.

The service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, July 14, 2011 at the Chapel at Village on the Creeks. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Chris’ name to Circle of Life Hospice Legacy Village. Online condolences may be left at www.rollinsfuneral.com