Barbara Beal

Barbara L. Beal, 52, of Oak Grove, MO passed away, Monday, November 24, 2003 at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Friday, November 28, 2003 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be 10:00 am, Saturday at Bates City Community of Christ. Burial will be in Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of sending flowers, contributions may be made to Bates City Community of Christ, c/o Burrell Mohler, 1302 S. Dodgion, Independence, MO 64055. Barbara was born September 25, 1951 in Tucson, AZ to Robert J. and E. Margaret (Hartman) Heald. She was ordained in the church as a Teacher and was active in music and teaching. Mrs. Beal is survived by her husband of 29 years, Robert N. Beal and daughter Laura Ruth Beal, both of the home. Also surviving are 2 brothers Bob Heald (Joan) of Independence, MO and Bart W. Heald (Melinda) of Merced, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Margaret Heald.