Elizabeth "Liz" Beam Ferguson
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Elizabeth "Liz" Beam Ferguson, 65, of DeWitt passed away January 2, 2024. She was born January 17, 1958, to Clifford Ashberry Beam and Sybil Fuchs Beam McCollum.
Liz served DeWitt as the first deputy city clerk and then the city clerk for over 30 years. She loved DeWitt.
Anyone that knew Liz, knew how much she loved her boys. She never missed a sporting event or activity that they were participating in.
Liz always had a positive attitude and was upbeat. She loved to go fishing, but loved most the Lord, her family, and her country.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Roberta Beam Vansandt.
Liz is survived by her sons Matthew Ferguson and Michael Ferguson (Maci) both of DeWitt; three grandchildren Ella Rose, Ava Grace, and Parker Ferguson; one brother Raymond Beam (Sandra) of Russellville; and one brother-in-law Darryll Vansandt.
Funeral services were January 5 at Unity Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Gillett Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com
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