Carolyn Lawson Beam Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carolyn Lawson Beam of Harrisonburg, Virginia, who passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Preston and Irene Hensley Lawson; her siblings, Betty and Lloyd; her in-laws, Billie and Catherine Beam; and her siblings-in-law, Judy and Greg Helmick.

She is survived by: her husband Gerry Beam of Cross Keys; her daughters, Camala Beam Kite (Robbie) and Rebecca Beam Hummel (Jimmy); her grandchildren, Anneliese Perkins of Cross Keys, Bryden Kite of Cross Keys and Joel Perkins of Cross Keys; her brother Ben Lawson (Nancy) of McGaheysville; and her siblings-in-law, Gail Beam of Cross Keys, Garland Beam (Cindy) of Cross Keys and Cindy Showalter of Cross Keys. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren Kitchen Renovation Fund in Carolyn's memory. Please note "Kitchen Fund" and "In Memory of Carolyn Beam" in the memo line or include a note with your donation.