Beth Ann Smalley |
| Posted 2009-07-13 by Sharla |
| Wickenburg Sun dated June 10, 2009 Beth Ann Smalley, 56, passed away on May 2 after a long battle with breast cancer. Beth was very active in the Wickenburg community for more than 35 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and organized their Head Start Christmas program. Beth was a longtime member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Most Wickenburg residents remember Beth as someone who was always helping out anyone in need. She tirelessly devoted herself to giving back to her community. Everyone was family to her. She sat on the Corporation Commission Board and the board for the R&R Respite Care Center. Beth was the manager of B&S Discount Grocery for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather Ilene and Mike Long, owners of the Plaza Cafe; her father James H. Mason of Grove, Okla.; and her grandmother Iva Stacks, who started Baptist churches in Wickenburg, Congress and Morristown; and very dear longtime friend Carol Celeya. She is survived by her husband James P. Smalley of Wickenburg; daughter Joyce Hawkins of Litchfield Park; daughter Carmen Stacy of Buckeye; brother Mike Mason of Wickenburg; his son David Mason, daughter-in-law Casey, and their children Josh, Morgan and Eryk; her beloved grandchildren Benjamin Ford, Taylor Jenkins, Amanda Hawkins, and Jared Hawkins. She will be especially missed by her dear friends Kathy Perry, Jack Bland, and her "girls club" members Jackie, MaryAnne, and Cindy. Her presence will be sorely missed by all of us. There is not enough space to list each person she held dear. All are welcome to attend her service. Forgive us if we have forgotten to mention anyone, but know that Beth never forgot any of you. A short memorial service will be held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in the memorial garden, where her ashes will be interred. The service will be on Saturday (June 13) at 6:30 p.m. Father Charles and Reverend Pam will officiate. Special thanks to David's Desert Chapel for his support, friendship and assistance with the arrangements - we would have been lost without your guidance. Special thanks also to Hospice of Arizona for finally giving her the peace to rest and continue on her next big adventure, and embracing her as your "own mom." Her family was greatly appreciative of your special attention and care. Her body was donated to Science Care for tissue research. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Alban's Episcopal Church Youth Camp Fund or the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Youth Fund. Beth was active in both of these programs and held a special place in her heart for children. She devoted her life to making life better for those in need. Even in sickness, she gave all that she had to make their lives a little brighter. We encourage all to follow in her footsteps. It takes a community to raise a child. Her legacy is fulfillment of that belief and promise. Arrangements are by David's Desert Chapel Funeral Home See Also: Find A Grave |
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