Charlotte Franz Beebe was born in Orange, Texas on September 9, 1935. She entered Heaven’s gates on January 16, 2018 .
She loved her family dearly and was known as Mom, Granny, Sister, and Aunt. Above all, Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her family whether playing games or cooking and preparing meals for both her family and friends. She was a world traveler and also a member of the Pine County Gem and Mineral club. Her unique rock collection included beautiful Geodes, gem trees, and even pieces of North American history.
Charlotte had an unwavering faith in God and faithfully attended a United Pentecostal church. Over the years, she taught Sunday school and would host prayer meetings in her home.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving parents Francis Marvin Funchess and Claudia Stockman Funchess; her daughter Aleta Linda Franz; and her sisters, Zola Mae Funchess, Susanna Caroline McDonald, Claudia Mary Clasby, Francis Margarite Foster, Rose Spears, Lucy Erma Granger, Eva LeJune Phelps, Bonnie Funchess, Flavious Funchess, and Janelle Kingrey.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children Terry Franz and wife Theresa; Polly Harman and wife Elizabeth; Shotsey Jacobs and husband Terry. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Billy Franz, Brandy Franz, Timothy Jacobs, Christopher Jacobs, and Jeremy Jacobs. She has 15 great-grandchildren, Destanie Monson, Kourtney Baldwin, Hunter Franz, Kaytlynn Franz, Bryant Jacobs, Mason Butler, Marissa Jacobs, Gracie Jacobs, Micah Jacobs, Bailie Jacobs, Xander Jacobs, Taryn Jacobs, Adelaide Jacobs, Lane Craig and Alivia Craig. She had one great-great-granddaughter, Naytilyn Foster.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held the following day on Friday January 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Pinehurst Pentecostal Church 2111 N 40th St, Orange, TX.
“Be still and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10.