Mary Beam Justus, 71, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at Baptist Health Hardin Hospital. She was born Nov. 10, 1949, in Bardstown. She was a member of M.A.F.A, a world traveler, and an avid gardener who enjoyed spending time outside. She was a seamstress and world traveler. She never met a stranger, and was a member of Bardstown United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray D. and Mary Belle Beam; one sister, JoAnn Beam Filiatreau; one brother, Ray Anthony Beam; and two infant brothers.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Justus of Bardstown; two daughters, Karla (David) Zielinski of Elizabethtown and Ali (Lon) Spalding of Cox’s Creek; three sisters, Charlotte Ray (Carl) Beeler, Jean Elizabeth (N.A.) Filiatreau and Ruthie Weakley; two brothers, Mike (Dixie) Beam and George Edward (Pat) Beam; three grandchildren, Anessa, Chandler, and Philip; and two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Oliver.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Community House.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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