Carol Ann Beers, 74, of St James, N.C., formerly of Newtown, died January 13 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, N.C. She was born September 29, 1942, daughter of the late David and Adell Metres Nahom.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Her husband, Mo Beers, of St James; children, Kathleen Mauro, David Beers, Colonel Eric Beers, and Emily Kimmel; eight beloved grandchildren, Nicholas, Hailey, Nathan, Emily, Lauren, Thomas, Miles, and Maxwell; and two sisters, Helen Nahom and Georgette Morey, survive her and will cherish her memory. Her two brothers, George and Edmund, and sister Emily predeceased her.

She was a devout Catholic, a member of St Philip's Episcopal Church and a member of Sea Notes Choral Society. Mrs Beers had an amazing talent for quilting, winning many awards for her favorite hobby. She was a lifelong educator and public school teacher. An avid traveler, she visited all seven continents and all 50 states. She lived with her family in Japan, Brazil, Germany, and Indonesia. Her love of baseball and San Francisco Giants fueled a cross country trip, during which she and her husband Mo visited 18 baseball stadiums. Her trip is registered with the Baseball Hall of Fame. Her love of the beach brought her to Southport, N.C.

Her captivating personality was loved by many and she will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be 11 am on Tuesday, January 17, at St Philip's Episcopal Church. A service will also be in Connecticut at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Monday, January 16, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service in Southport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville NC 28472; or visit

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