Obituary of Inez Beaty

Inez Garrett Beaty, age 96, of Blue, formerly of Annona and Paris, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Wednesday, January 5, 2011, in Blue. She was born July 29, 1914 in Annona and married the love of her life William Amos Beaty, Sr. in 1940. Inez was one of ten children born to Sarah Ida Brantley Garrett and Benjamin Fletcher Garrett of Annona. She was a long standing member of the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ in Paris. Inez was a dedicated educator receiving her Masters in Education from East Texas Teachers College in Commerce. She taught at Coleman Springs between Annona and Boxelder, Annona ISD, Clarksville ISD and winding up her many years of teaching with Lamar County ISD in Paris in 1976. She is preceded in death by her husband Amos, brothers, Hiram Garrett, Benny Garrett, Johnny Garrett and Quentin Garrett and by her sisters, Sally Nicholas, Gladys Roberts, Lillian Gilliam and her faithful companion Patty. She is remembered by her family and friends as an accomplished artist, avid gardener and wonderful cook. While doing home health in Paris and Red River County her daughter in law came upon many of Mrs. Beaty’s paintings hanging in her patients homes. Survivors include her daughter Betty Beaty of Blue; her son William Amos Beaty, Jr., and wife Janet of Annona; many nieces and nephews; and her faithful companion Zona. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2011, in Lindeman Chapel of Clarksville Funeral Home with John Edd Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in Savannah Cemetery under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home. Serving as Pallbearers are her nephews and family members.