Kathleen ‘Kate’ C. Beam, enjoyed decorating

Kathleen "Kate" C. Beam, 71, of Milton passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. She was born Jan. 11, 1949, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, daughter of the late John and Kathleen (Campbell) Hughes of Paterson, N.J. 

Mrs. Beam lived in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and then spent the last 13 years in Delaware. She gained citizenship in 1976 during the United States Bicentennial. Mrs. Beam loved watching television and enjoyed home decorating. She was loved by many and a great sister-in-law, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Mrs. Beam is survived by her loving husband, Mark Beam of Milton; her daughter, Jennifer of Fredericksburg, Va.; and her beloved dog Samantha and cherished cat Cali.

An informal gathering for friends will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mrs. Beam's memory to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Please visit Mrs. Beam's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.