Wednesday, August 7, 2024 7:35 am

Kathryn Beam, age 93, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Kathryn was born Saturday, February 28, 1931, in Rutherford County, to the late Julius and Josie Adkins Norman.

She was a graduate of Tri-High School. Kathryn was a member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, in addition to serving for 40 years as the church secretary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles Beam; her son, Dale Beam; grandson, James Huskey; as well as two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Charleen Beam, of Forest City; and Penny Beam Norton (Bob), of Slidell, LA; eight grandchildren, daughter-in-law, Yvonne Beam, of Forest City; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

The family received friends August 5 in the Floyd's Creek Baptist Church Family Life Center. A Graveside service followed with Rev. Jim Diehl officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Floyd's Creek Baptist Church, 2004 Chase High Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.