Dr. Thayer Wilson Beach, age 90, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at her residence.
Thayer was born May 2, 1924 in Gordonsville, TN, to the late Dr. Thayer Wilson and Louise Johnston Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Judge William O. Beach and granddaughter, Kathleen Thayer Beach.
Dr. Beach was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and taught literature at Austin Peay State University from 1968-1991.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, at at Trinity Episcopal Church, with The Rev. Elizabeth Geitz and The Rev. Dorothy Hartzog officiating. Private burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 27 at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home.
Thayer is survived by her son, Charles S. (Lee Ellen) Beach of Clarksville; daughter, Louisa B. (Ed) Cooke of Cumberland Furnace, TN; and two grandchildren, Dale Tanner Beach and Wilson Cooke.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Judge William O. and Dr. Thayer Beach Endowed Scholarship, c/o Austin Peay State University, University Advancement, P.O. Box 4417, Clarksville, TN 37044.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.