Paula M. Beam

PAULA MICHELLE BEAM, 57, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:34 am, Friday, September 26, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Charles S. Marler and Mary (nee Gibson) Farmer on June 13, 1968 in Chester, Illinois.

Paula had previously worked as a Registered Nurse in Missouri.

She enjoyed adult coloring books and looking up her friends on Facebook. Paula loved to laugh and joke and was always there to make everyone happy.

Survivors:

   Mother:

        Mary (Gibson) Farmer

   3 Children:

        Daniel (Kayla) Marler

        Haley (Matt) Bland

        James Beam

   6 Siblings:

        Danny (Diane) Marler

        Chuck (Angie) Marler

        Dawn (Marler) Shockey

        Christina Farmer

        Kimberly Farmer

        Jacqueline Britt

   8 Grandchildren

   Uncle:

        Joseph (Bo) Mattingly

Many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Father and 1 Sister – Kathy Marler

It was Paula’s wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial may be made in Paula’s honor for funeral expenses and are being accepted at Pechacek

Funeral Home in Chester.