Mary Etta Lipsey Beaty

Mary Beaty, 95, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. Mary was born on a rural farm, September 1, 1924 in Gatesville, Texas to Charles L. and Ruth Moore Lipsey.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary is survived by three sons: Joe Lee Beaty and his wife Cindy, Dale Beaty and his wife Paula, and Ken Beaty and his wife Sherry. Mary was the proud grandmother of five: Jonathan and his wife, Lauren, Lauren Ashley, John and his wife Griselda, Joe K., and Kristin Beaty. She was also a proud great-grandmother of two: Brennan Beaty and Wylan Stewart. Mary came from a large family and is survived by a sister, Doris Powell and many loving nieces and nephews.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joe and four brothers: Jack Lipsey, Curtis Lipsey, Bill Lipsey and George Lipsey, and one sister: Polly Choate.
Mary was a loving, and kind lady who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Her greatest joy and love were her family, friends, and helping others. She was happily married to Joe for sixty-two years. They moved to Beaumont in 1948 and raised three sons. Joe and Mary enjoyed traveling and fishing at their lake property. She had the most infectious laugh that would warm the hearts of those around her. During her life she was a stay at home mom, dental assistant, served for many years as a Boy Scout Den Mom, and worked at Zenith Cleaners. She loved to sew and make costumes for her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Davidson Cemetery Association, c/o Jerry Helms, 1510 FM 1928, Gatesville, TX 76528.
Her cremation was handled through Claybar Crematorium, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Interment will be at Davidson Cemetery in Gatesville, Texas at a later date.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Claybar Funeral Home on 11th Street.