Martha Louise Beal

Martha Louise Beal Resident of Antioch Martha Louise Beal, born September 12, 1924 in Rector, Arkansas, passed away in Antioch on September 26, 2010. She was married to Robert Linn Beal for 59 years until his death in 2002; and is survived by her three children: son Denver Beal and wife Gaye (Antioch); daughter Cheryl Summers and husband John (Concord); and daughter Bonnie Aiello (Antioch); five grandchildren, Toni Beal, Tawny Beal, Elisa LaFleur, Vincent Aiello, and Peter Aiello; and one great-grandchild Randi Shelton. Martha Louise moved to California from Arkansas in 1938 with her parents, William D. and Roselee Hudson. She graduated from 8th grade at the Waterford Grammar School, Waterford, California in 1938. While attending Liberty Union High in Brentwood, she and Robert Linn married. Though she did not complete her senior year, she later returned to school, graduating from Antioch High Night School in 1962. She earned an Associate Degree from Diablo Valley College and her Bachelor's Degree and teaching credential from Cal State Hayward. She taught first grade one semester at Brentwood Elementary, but resigned because of health reasons. She was a substitute teacher for several years. Martha Louise served as Brownie and Girl Scout leaders for her daughters' troops. In later years, she did volunteer work at Lone Tree Convalescent Hospital and the A Street Convalescent Home in Antioch. She wrote letters to family and friends for the residents, and made numerous quilted lap robes for the elderly shut-ins. She also served as a volunteer for the Contra Costa County "friendly visitor" program. Martha Louise was baptized at the Church of Christ in Brentwood in 1945, where she and Robert Linn were active members for many years. After changing their membership to the Antioch Church of Christ, they both continued to worship there as health permitted. Services are scheduled at Higgins Chapel, Antioch. Visitation will be on Tuesday October 12 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral services on Wednesday October 13 at 10am. Burial will be at Oak View Memorial Park. Family requests contributions to the Antioch Eastside Church of Christ or to a favorite charity.

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