Alta Beene

Mrs. Alta Ilene New Beene passed away May 6, 2011, in Mexia at the age of 92. Mrs. Beene was born May 5, 1919 in Limestone County to D. E. and Zina Mae Terry New. She was a lifelong resident of Limestone County. Mrs. Beene was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Rex Beene. Survivors include her six children, Kenneth and Bernice Beene, Elaine Huckabee, Ann and Frank David, Dan and Sally Beene, Bill and Pam Beene and Debbie Beil. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and sisters, Jo Stem and Mary Bond. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday, May 9, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Mexia with Rev. Michael Vestal and Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm on Sunday evening at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Shiloh cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Huckabee, Kevin Beene, Michael David, Kent David, James Daniel Beene, Brad Beene and Bret Beene. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Beene, Jack Beene and Bobby Beene.