Community & Business
2 June, 2021
Beloved grandma laid to rest
A BELOVED Tablelands grandma who became an institution across the region for submitting craft and sewing entries into the Atherton show for more than 85 years was laid to rest recently.
A BELOVED Tablelands grandma who became an institution across the region for submitting craft and sewing entries into the Atherton show for more than 85 years was laid to rest recently.
The much adored and loved Edna Beazley passed away just days ago, three years short of her 100th birthday.
Since 1947 Ms Beazley had entered her work into various show categories including rugs, woodburning and dressed dolls.
Ms Beazley also took great joy in making crochets rugs, teddy bears and cushion covers that would go on to be used for raffle prizes.
“There is no question she had an immeasurable impact right across the Tablelands, not only for what she contributed to the show, but also what she did for all of her family,” a brave granddaughter Tammy Wilcox explained to The Express.
“Nanna was always there for everyone, we all turned to her for advice, she was the most beautiful person you would ever meet.”
The 97-year-old was born on July 16, 1923 and was a mother to nine, gran of 44, great gran of 133 and great, great gran of 57.
Atherton Show organisers have confirmed that a minute silence will be held in Ms Beazley’s honour on the opening night of this year’s show.
