In loving memory of Thyra Mae Oglesby Beals of Ottawa, Illinois, born in Beaufort, North Carolina, who departed this world on April 16, 2024 at the age of 86. Thyra Mae Oglesby leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thyra Mae Oglesby Beals to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Kenneth, Sr. Ross and Zenobia Ross (Barnhill); and her husband Leonard Beals, Sr.. She is survived by : her children, Blairante Beals (Theresa) of Marseilles, Leonard Beals, Jr. (Brenda) of Oglesby, Roger Armstrong, Jr. of Wedron, Frank Armstrong (LaRae) of Springfield and Laura Hunt (Jean) of Highlands, TX; and her siblings, Kenneth Ross (Jerre), Tony Ross, Marla Newman and Linda Johnson (Stan). She is also survived by nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mueller Funeral Home - Ottawa (800 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 12:15 PM at the Oakwood Memorial Park (2405 Champlain St, Ottawa, IL 61350).

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mueller Funeral Homes & Crematory