Mary Catherine Beall

October 3, 1925 - October 15, 2019

Mary Catherine Beall, age 94 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:40 PM, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, IL, A Funeral Mass in her honor will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 320 N. 21st Street, Mattoon, IL 61938. A committal service will immediately follow in Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior until the time of service at the church. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services. Mary was born on October 3, 1925 in Mattoon, IL the daughter of the late Joseph “Paul” and Margaret M. (Clavan) Beall. She is survived by eighteen nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; brother Joseph Beall and wife Stella; brother John Beall and wife Roberta; brother Robert Beall; an infant brother; sister Martha Beall; niece Lucy Smith and great-niece Lisa Beall. Mary was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Mattoon, IL where she resided for eighty-nine years. She actively participated in The Listening Hearts prayer group, spiritual prayer groups and study groups. She was a selfless volunteer for Mattoon Ladies Guild of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Mattoon Community Food Center. Prior to retirement, Mary performed secretarial services for Hayes Freight Lines and Craig & Craig LLC in Mattoon. Her hobbies included traveling, gardening, reading, crewel work and embroidering, knitting and crocheting. However, Mary’s favorite past time was spent with her family. There was nothing more she loved than the precious moments spent with her nieces and nephews. She treasured those times and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. May she rest in peace with a loving smile as she greets her Heavenly Father. Memorials in Mary’s honor may be made to Society of St. Vincent De Paul, 320 N. 21st Street, Mattoon, IL or The Haven, 1812 Western Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchelljerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor.