Betty M. Beam, 83, formerly of Fairborn, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008. She was born July 12, 1925 in Ironton, Ohio the daughter of the late Jesse A. and Olive M. (Clake) Ramsey.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol and her husband Michael Donovan; three grandchildren, Steve and Karen Donovan, Matt and Michelle Donovan, and Sarah Donovan; four great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Logan, Derrick, & Erin, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11AM - 1PM, Saturday August 23, 2008 at the Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar and Fraley Funeral Home, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.