Ollie Bealim

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Mrs. Ollie Mae "Bay" Bealim, 70, of Blytheville, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at her home in Blytheville.

She was born in Little Rock, the daughter of Acee Childs and Mrs. Mary M. Henry Childs. She was married to William Bealim, and they lived in Chicago until about 10 years ago, when they moved back to Blytheville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; her sisters, Rosie and Edith; and a brother, Andrew.

She is survived by a daughter, Ms. Diane Bealim of Lafayette, Indiana;

Four grandchildren, Sharnequa, Roneisha, Ashonyia and Marquette;

Seven great-grandchildren;

A sister, Katie Elam of Chicago;

Two brothers, John Albert Childs of Blytheville and Lester (Betty) Childs of Earle; and

Several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald-Horne Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Burial will be at Sandy Ridge Cemetery. The Rev. Willie D. Williams will officiate.

McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.