Beulah M. Forkum

Beulah M. Forkum, 80, Paragould, died Monday at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born September 28, 1930 the daughter of the late Henry and Cynthia McCall. She was also preceded in death by her three sisters and two brothers. She was a devout Christian wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her church family at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church where she was a member for about 64 years. Survivors include her husband: Norman Forkum of the home; daughters and sons-in-law: Irene & Dennis Gregory of Paragould, Mary and Wesley Laws of the Finch area, Janie Wilson of Jonesboro;son: Ronnie Joe and Linda Forkum of the Finch area; grandchildren: Michael and Tonya Laws, Aaron Forkum, Karla Gladish, Angie Jackson, Amy Morrison, Wesley Gregory, Anthony Halcomb and Shannon Stevens; and twelve great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, 11:00 AM, Thursday, with Rev. Sam Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brad and Brian Massey, Mike, Phillip and Adam McClelland and Rodney Head. Register online at www.heathfuneralhome.com.