Beulah Brendle Downes
May 21, 1911 ~ March 16, 2003
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Beulah Brendle Downes, 91, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at her home at Maggie’s Place in Candler.
Born May 21, 1911, in Macon County she was a daughter of the late Floyd S. and Myrtle Painter Brendle. Prior to moving to Maggie’s place several years ago she had lived in the Enka area for nearly 70 years.
She was a retired restaurant cook who worked for many years at the Coxe Avenue Coffee Shop and the Edgewood Restaurant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Ballard Downes, a son William Thomas Downes, and a brother, Columbus B. Brendle.
She is survived by two sisters, Bedell Rogers and Suddie Sitton and one brother, Floyd Brendle, all of Webster, NC; a son and daughter-in-law Jesse and Jewel Downes and grandson Edward Downes, all of Candler, and grandson Gary Downes of Orangeburg, SC. Also surviving are two nieces who were her “daughters by choice”, Candler residents Suzzy Sams and Joyce Meadows and her husband Michael C. She was “Granny” to Michael and Andrea Meadows and their children Bailey and Toccoa.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 22, at New Morgan Hill Baptist Church where she had been a member for nearly 50 years.
The family will receive friends in the church Family Life Center following the service. A private burial will be held prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the New Morgan Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 370 C ase Cove Road, Candler, NC 28715.
The family acknowledges with great thanks the friendship, love and care provided to “Miss Beulah” by the staff and residents of Maggie’s Place.
Family Of Beulah Downes-
I know this is a very hard time for all of you right now losing Miss Beulah. She had such a kind, and gentle spirit about her. There is no way anyone could help but love her. I feel that my life has certainly been touched and blessed by Miss Beulah crossing my path in this life. I hope that you all will find strength and happiness with all of the wonderful memories that you are left with. I know she will be missed by all of us at ‘Maggie’s Place.’
Sincerely~
Carol Hicks
When looking at the Asheville paper on the internet from Sarasota FL, I was sorry to see that Miss Beulah had passed. She was a sweet lady and I enjoyed sharing our faith together as part of the Homebound Ministries from New Morgan Hill Baptist Church. She never failed to tell us how she loved Jesus and how He was her strength. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you during this time.
Love in Christ,
Gaye & Joe Blankenship
Joyce & Mike: Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue, Joyce and Mike: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss. I cherish my memories of Beulah and her beautiful smile and her kindness. As a child I loved to visit in her home. You knew you were a welcome and important guest.