November 15, 1933 – January 23, 2024
Mary Owens Beam, 90, Noblesville, passed away on January 23, 2024, at home. She was born on November 15, 1933, at Galveston, Texas, to Reuben Elijah and Edith Merle (Wilhite) Dollar.
She grew up in the Whitestown area and graduated from Whitestown High School. She had worked several years at Naval Avionics and also Western Electric as an assembler of electronics. Both were in Indianapolis.
She was married to Charles Owens, and they were blessed with three children who survive her: Stan (Sue) Owens, Eddie Owens, and Chuck (Penny) Owens. Additional survivors include grandchildren: Axel Owens, Chad Owens, Jacob (Chris) Owens, Jonathon (Allie) Owens, and Mary Frances (Wayne) Caswell, also great-grandchildren: Alexa, Delaney, Hannah, Cody, Kylah, Landon, Walker, Vada, Wyatt, and Barbara Ann, plus several nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Charles Owens and Paul Beam, and by her sisters, Delores, Ruby, Faye, Dorothy, and Millie.
She was very dedicated to her family. Whenever her family was involved in sporting events, school programs, or awards, she was there supporting them. Even though she wouldn’t drive a four-wheeler, she would ride with them. And when they entered stock car racing, she was there, cheering them on. Growing up, her family just knew their grandmother was always for them and would always have their back.
Mary was a woman of faith and a faithful attender at the Noblesville Nazarene Church where she enjoyed working in the kitchen and helping with church dinners. In her younger years she loved to sing and many in the congregation said she had a lovely voice. She was an outgoing person and after getting to know her she was known as everyone’s friend.
Funeral services for Mary will be held at noon on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, with burial to follow at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. A time of visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of the services.
You may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.