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Barbara J. BeelerPassing: June 11, 2025

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Tuesday, June 17th @ 10:30am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, June 16th @ 3:00pm-8:00pm

Tuesday, June 17th @ 9:30am-10:30am

Cemetery:

Cresthaven Memory Gardens

MITCHELL – Barbara J. Beeler, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born June 20, 1928, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of William Clyde and Harriet (Mann) Brown. She married John Wesley Beeler on June 22, 1950, and he preceded her in death June 22, 1998.

Barbara graduated from Mitchell High School in 1945. After graduation, she went to work at the Walls and Walls Insurance Agency in Bedford before beginning a 40 plus year career with the federal government. Barbara operated the Lawrence County Selective Service office until its closure. Following Selective Service, Barbara worked in the Farmers Home Administration (FHA) office and the U.S. Forest Service. She was a founding member of the Theta Alpha Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Psi in Bedford and was a member of Tabernacle of Praise Church.

Survivors include her children, Randy (Debbie) Beeler of Mitchell and Cindy (Ellen Williams) Miller of Mitchell; grandchildren, Jason (Jenni) Beeler of Mitchell, Christen (Jack) Mitchell of Newburgh, and Bryan Beeler of Versailles; great grandchildren, Lauren (Luke) LaFevor of Mitchell, Kial, Jackson, and Paiton Mitchell of Newburgh; and sister, Ruth Pace of New Palestine. Barbara is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, Clyde and Harriet Brown; husband, John W. Beeler; brothers, John L. Brown and Robert J. “Base” Brown; and sisters, Mary Teegan Frazier and Carolyn McGrath, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Gary Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 16, and from 9:30 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family also wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Barbara’s amazing caregivers: Kristi Roach, Doris Terry, and Rebekah Osteen; as well as the staff of Hoosier Uplands Hospice.

Memorial Gifts: Hoosier Uplands Hospice

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19 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Teresa Chastain | Mitchell
    Date: June 14, 2025
    Cindy and family I am so sorry for your loss. You're so blessed to have had her for so long.
  2. Guest: Wanda Cunnington | Bedford
    Date: June 13, 2025
    So sorry for the family loss, but she be waiting on you all when it is your time. She was a beautiful lady , love her and so Bless to have known Barabara.
  3. Guest: Tom Jones | Bedford, IN
    Date: June 13, 2025
    To the family, I loved Barbara, she was a beautiful lady and a loving Christian. I loved her little laugh it would just make you smile to listen to her. I also loved it when she would host us at her home, some wonderful times. Sorry for your loss.
  4. Guest: Gayle Rominger | Beavercreek OH
    Date: June 13, 2025
    Randy and Cindy, I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I so enjoyed seeing Cindy’s posts with her Mom looking healthy and spry. She had a long, full life. I have many fond memories of the times we spent together on Broadview Drive.
  5. Guest: Joe Goldsby | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: June 13, 2025
    I enjoyed working with her on the draft board and remained friends for years. We’re so sorry for your loss.
  6. Guest: Sandalee Jeffries | Mitchell
    Date: June 13, 2025
    I am incredibly saddened to learn of Barbara’s passing. She was a wonderful person. My deepest sympathies to all her loved ones.
  7. Guest: Suzi Connell Wilson | Bedford Indiana
    Date: June 13, 2025
    I am so very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. Please let me know if your family needs anything at all during this time. 💐
  8. Guest: Phyllis cornelius | Spencer in
    Date: June 13, 2025
    I'm so sorry Cindy
  9. Guest: Sheila Brown | Bedford, In
    Date: June 13, 2025
    Randy, Debbie & family. So sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts & prayers.
  10. Guest: Sheila Brown | Bedford, In
    Date: June 13, 2025
    Randy, Debbie & family. So sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts & prayers.
  11. Guest: Sheryl Walton | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 13, 2025
    So sorry for your loss.
  12. Guest: Janie & Janie kacher | Hebron Indiana
    Date: June 13, 2025
    What a sweet person, didn’t see you a lot but you were so love in Mitchell & had such a close family & love by so many, god bless you & sending hug & 🙏🏼 to all….. so sorry Cindy & family 🙏🏼😇❤
  13. Guest: Ethel Hicks | Culpeper, Va
    Date: June 13, 2025
    I am so sorry for your loss, we will remember her with love always,love to all
  14. Guest: DeAnne Wade | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: June 13, 2025
    Randy and all, we're so sorry you're going through this time of loss. Dan & DeAnne Wade
  15. Guest: Debbie ( Fleenor) Clock | Mitchell
    Date: June 13, 2025
    Randy & Debbie, Cindy & Ellen, Lauren & Luke, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping each of you & all your family in my thoughts and prayers, 🙏💕🙏
  16. Guest: Jill Morse | Bedford, IN
    Date: June 13, 2025
    Sweet Barbara will be greatly missed. What a wonderful lady. I was blessed enough to hang out at her home in younger days with Cindy. One of the kindest ladies I’ve ever met. Thinking of your entire family and sending prayers…💕💕🙏🙏
  17. Guest: Mike Kern | Bloomington Indiana
    Date: June 12, 2025
    So sorry Randy, she was a sweet lady.
  18. Guest: Susan Chastain Kay | blaine, tn
    Date: June 12, 2025
    So very sorry for your loss.
  19. Guest: Leif Teegen | Noblesville, IN
    Date: June 12, 2025
    My condolences to Randy, Cindy and the rest of family for your loss.

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