Emma L. Beeler

Emma Lois Beeler passed into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born to Miley and Cecil (Kelly) Kilburn in Lawrenceburg, TN, March 1, 1925. She was 98 years old. While her future husband, Roy, was serving in the European Theatre during WWII, Emma was a Rosie the Riveter in Canton, Ohio. After returning to Tennessee and Roy returned from the war, they were married February 15, 1946 in Decatur, Alabama. They moved to Toledo, Ohio in 1951. She devoted most of her adult life to raising her family which spanned the course of 42 years. She was a gifted seamstress and phenomenal cook and enjoyed her hobby of gardening until she was 91. But nothing brought her more joy than family gatherings, especially having time with her grandchildren. (Although dress shopping at Dillards was a close second.) Emma was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Toledo since 1955. After retiring from JC Penny Distribution Center in 1985, her and Roy enjoyed traveling to see family well into their 80’s. Emma was a wonderful care giver to her husband, especially the last eight years of his life. It gives our family great peace to know they are reunited once again. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy, her brothers; Clemon, Willie Paul, Charles, TJ Kilburn, Miley Jr. and sister Norma Rene Irvin. She is survived by her children Ron (Eilleen) Beeler, Katherine (Ron) Nowak, Beth (Jeff) Younginer, and Jeff (Stephanie) Beeler; grandchildren; Kevin Beeler, Jason Adamczyk, Daniel Nowak, Taylor and Maddie Younginer, Chloe, Cassidy and Cayla Beeler and great grandchildren; Carson and Joshua Adamczyk and Ashlyn Kate Nowak, as well as her brother, Leon Kilburn and her sister, Joyce Childers. The family would like to thank all of our wonderful faithful friends and neighbors for all their prayers, love and support throughout the years. The family feels so blessed to have been able to care for our loving mother in her home.We would also like to give special thanks to Nina, Gale, and Terra, who helped and loved her right along with us!We also would like to thank Hospice of NWO for the support they provided to us.We have to give thanks to our Faithful Lord who provided every need we had along this journey and allowed our mother to pass peacefully in her own home. The family is having a private service followed by burial at Toledo Memorial Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider making a donation to Hospice of NW Ohio, The Alzheimer’s Association, Liberty Baptist Church or charity of donor’s choice.

Emma L. Beeler

March 1, 1925 - June 29, 2023