BEAM, Mary Ellen, age 90 of Old Hickory, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Beam. Survived by her children, Elizabeth Jean (Jay) Vaughn and John E. (Linda) Beam; brother, Tommy Seaerist; sister-in-law, Alice Hill; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Mrs. Beam was a member of First Baptist Church, Old Hickory. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Hermitage Funeral Home Chapel with officiating. Interment will follow in Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Visitation with the family 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday and Noon – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. HERMITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138. (615) 889-0361.