Obituary of Nadine Beauchamp Deas

Nadine Beauchamp Deas, 87, of Chiefland, passed away July 9th, 2009 at E.T. York Hospice in Gainesville, FL. Born in Levy County, FL she spent her childhood years in Levy County, moving to Gainesville in 1945 and returning to Levy County after the death of her husband of 58 years, Bruce Deas. She was a farmer and rancher. She was a devout Christian and was a Charter member of South West United Methodist Church in Gainesville where she was an avid member of the choir and taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Deas grew up a member of the First Methodist Church in Chiefland. She was a graduate of Chiefland High School and Dawson Business College in Tampa. She is survived by her son William Bruce Deas and his wife Marilyn of Gainesville. FL, brother James R. (Ramona) Beauchamp of Chiefland, 5 Nephews and 1 Niece, 14 great nieces and nephews and numerous great great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 58 years, Theron Bruce Deas. Funeral Services will be Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Chiefland. Visitation will be Saturday, July 11 from 6:00 â€" 8:00 PM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Chiefland. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com.