Mary Frances Beech, 66, of Versailles, IN entered Heaven's gates on January 6, 2017, at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, IN. She was born on January 19, 1950, the daughter of Aaron Thomas Howard and Mary Agnes (Oak) Howard. She was a beautician and owner of the Butterfly Loft in Greensburg, IN. Mary enjoyed cooking and entertaining for her family and friends, traveling, attending festivals, and fishing. She also loved to be outside in the sunshine among her flowers and was partial to roses.

Those surviving who will cherish her memory include her loving companion of over 25 years, Thomas Slayback of Versailles; grandchildren, Jedidiah Evans and Sarah (Greg) Singer; one great-grandson, Noah Singer; siblings, Sharon Paugh of Burlington, KY, Michael Howard of Somerset, KY, Thomas Howard of Hooven, OH, David Howard of Moores Hill, IN and Douglas Howard of Canaan, IN as well as 10 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie" Evans in 2009.

A Celebration of Mary's life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations to the American Lung or American Heart Associations. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Mary Beach.