She is survived by her husband, Aden H Beachy; her son, Tim Burkhart; daughters, Ellen Whitescarver (Phil), Terri Wesley (Jerry), Jeannie Helms (Steve), Leroy Beachy, Naomi Freidhoff (Don), and Juanita Babcock. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and a brother, Ted Smith. She was proceeded in death by her son Donald S. Burkhart Jr.
Ella’s happy place was in the kitchen cooking and baking. She was a wonderful lady of faith and she always said that our faith would always be tested.
For many years they attended Sarasota Baptist Church. Their dearest friend and Pastor Gary Cason will officiate a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00 am at Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 Proctor Rd Sarasota FL 34241.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that any donations in her name be made to St Jude Hospital or Franklin Graham ministries.
For online tributes, please visit www.rtsfunerals.com
