Lillian Bealer

One day like no other Lillian Smith Bealer was born to Solomon Smith and Nettie Lyons.She was the only child born to this union in Galveston, Texas. Lillian grew up in Gary Indianagraduating from Fraber High School.

Lillian Smith and Robert Palmer came together and through this union one son was born named Jan Palmer. She soon moved to Chicago, IL and as life would have it she met and married James Bealer. After living in Chicago, IL for an extended period of time, James Bealer preceded her in death. Following that event, she moved to Galveston in 1967 and has presided in Galveston, Texas for 57 years. Lillian confessed salvation at an early age and was baptized. After moving to Galveston, Texas she attended West Point Baptist Church regularly. She served faithfully until her health hindered her from attending regular church sessions. She worked and retired from St Mary’s Hospital after many years of service as a Dietary Professional. She was affiliated with a ladies social club called Sarah’s Court #1 for 50 years in which she was a beloved member.

Lillian leaves to carry on her legacy by her son Jan Palmer, and his wife Carolyn Palmer: 2 grandsons; Kevin and Kristopher Palmer: 6 great grandchildren; Justin Palmer, Cameron Palmer, Terrell Palmer, Shemar Palmer, Luke Palmer, and Lucy Palmer. Lillian also loved her extended family Barbara Hines, Betty Gants Matthews, Dr. Felicia Darden-Potts, Sheila Turner, Lois Comeaux, Lucille Dorn, Linda Tillman, Marie Smith, Willolo Jantor, Sheila Carter, Marie Billingsly, Archie Rue Declouis, Clarence William, Cheryl Ballou, Peggy Kidd, Pastor Tillmam and all of her life-long friends and loving church members.