Shirley Beekman

Gaffney, SC - - Shirley Ann Whelchel Fowler Beekman, 77, of 1382 Ford Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at her residence.

Born in Spartanburg, she was the wife of the late Bill Beeknam and the daughter of the late Mary Whelchel Snapp and step-daughter of the late Carson Snapp. She enjoyed dancing, playing pool and loved butterflies. Mrs. Beekman was a retired waitress and member of Skull Shoals Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, James Allen Knox (Patricia) of the home and Randy Eugene Knox (Suzanne) of Simpsonville; a sister, Marie Turner (Bill) of Union; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Beekman was preceded in death by a son, Robert Fowler; and a sister, Linda Inman.

No services are scheduled at this time.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC