Evelyn Joan Beatty

Beatty, Evelyn Joan (Wagner), 88, formerly of Shirleysburg, passed away December 11, 2021, at Embassy at Hearthside, State College. Born July 28, 1933, Mount Union, daughter of the late Gilbert and Ethel (Ray) Wagner. Preceded in death by husbands, Blaine A. Beatty, and Lewis M. Grove; sons, Roger Beatty, Jerry Beatty, and Norman Beatty; siblings, Bernard Wagner, Edna Wagner-Edgin, Gilbert Wagner Jr., Kay Wagner-Cramer, William Wagner, and Richard Wagner. Survived by children, Sondra Gove, Blaine O. Beatty, Linda Whitsel, Cindy Sample and husband, Jason; Sam Beatty and wife, Ruth; Merryll Beatty and Leonard Beatty and wife, Mary; 21 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; siblings, Freida Wagner, Donald Wagner and wife, Joyce; and Eileen Wagner-Keiter and husband, Marlin. Evelyn was a graduate of Captain Jack High School. She was a devout Christian and member of the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, baking, and traveling. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends—especially her grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Friday December 17, 2021, from 10 a.m. until the time at service at 12 noon, at the funeral home, Rev. Houlihan, officiant. Interment to follow at Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.