CRAIG FUNERAL HOME
St. Augustine, Florida

Alice Beachem, 92, a fifth-generation native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on July 1 surrounded by family in the home built by her husband, Joseph Beachem.

Alice was born Sept. 19, 1915, to William and Agnes Cothron. She was a graduate of Ketterlinus High School, Class of 1934. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church.

She worked at Florida East Coast Railroad until retirement. She volunteered for several organizations, including Flagler Hospital Auxiliary, and was a member of St. Augustine Ballroom Dance Association and the Riverview Club. She also, worked as a secretary for the Federal Selective Service in St. Augustine.

She was predeceased by her parents, William Cothron and Agnes Cothron, and husbands, Seth Barnes, Slade Pinkham and Joseph Beachem.

She is survived by brothers, Bill Cothron (Grace) and James Cothron (Fran); her children, Bryant P. Barnes (Linda), Peggy Pinkham Reed (Bill), Mary Pinkham Kross; stepson, Paul Beachem; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Alice cared deeply for her family. She loved life, especially dance, poetry, the ocean and eating at O'Steen's. She had many wonderful friends, most of whom have gone before her. She was a blessing to everyone who crossed her path. She often said, "Blessed is he that finds joy in the journey." She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Northeast Florida.

Visitation will be Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with services Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pellicer Cemetery.