Waunita Beckham

Waunita Beckham, age 78 passed away February 16, 2024 after a year-long illness. Waunita was a triplet, born in 1945.

She was predeceased by her parents, her beloved triplet sister Wanda Lozier, and sisters Dorothy Meadows, Shirley Exline, and Mary Nancy Sizemore.

She is survived by her loving husband Tim of 47 years and her beloved triplet sister Wilma Showalter (Washington Ct. House). In addition, she is survived by sisters Carol Sue Sizemore, Diane Marie Berry; and brother Harold Kingery, Jr. Waunita will be greatly missed by her many friends, family, and a host of former and current support staff, including special friends, Deb Kirkendall, Alyssha Gray, Ashlee Tackett, and Sideratu Conteh and their families. She looked forward to joking with her long-time physicians Dr. Sarah Sams, Dr. Albert Clairmont, Dr. Dan Jones, and dear friend, advocate, and councilor, Marna Beatty.

Waunita chose to love every day as a devoted wife and enjoyed going to Der Dutchman, peanut butter pie, doing puzzles, watching soap operas, and loved all things OSU Buckeyes. Earlier in her life, she worked at Arc Industries East and Nationwide Insurance in an enclave setting. She was known for her laugh and positive energy.

Special thanks to Morning View Care Center Community Services for their years of support to Waunita and her husband Tim.

Visitation Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 11am until the time of Funeral Service at 12pm at Newcomer, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43231.Interment to follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery.