Kaye McKnight Beavers

Kaye McKnight Beavers

Aug 17, 1941 - Jul 25th, 2023
  • Birth Date: Aug 17, 1941
  • Death Date: Jul 25, 2023
  • Funeral Date: Aug 3, 2023, 3:00 pm
  • Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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Biography: Kaye McKnight Beavers, 81, wife of Charles W Beavers, daughter of Woodrow and Mary Deane McKnight (both deceased), died on July 25, 2023.  She attended Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) and graduated from the Univ. of Ark at Fayetteville with a degree in psychology and sociology.  After marrying Charlie and giving birth to 3 daughters, she began working in a variety of fields.  She spent 5 years teaching school, 12 years owning her own catering business, and 9 years dabbling in antiques.
 
She had been a member of the Junior League of LR, Senior Warden and chair of the Episcopal Women of St Mark’s Episcopal Church.  In later years, she and Charlie became members of St Andrew’s Anglican Church, before returning to St. Mark’s.  She enjoyed bridge, Mah Jong, gardening, telling jokes, and most of all, reading.  She leaves behind daughters Kristi (Mark, deceased) Pennebaker, Paige (Andy) Miller, and Blair (Scott) Evans, grandchildren Layne and Paige Pennebaker, Madeline Morehead (Tyler) and Ally Miller, and Charlie Evans.
 
A drop-in reception will begin at 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service in the church that will begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 North Mississippi St., Little Rock, AR. 72207
           
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or P.A.T.H. (Partners Against Trafficking Humans). Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com

Condolences(16)
Melanie Roland Fenner
#16
Aug 17th, 2023 6:44 am
Charlie and girls, your precious Kaye will forever be remembered as a dear dear friend. She was next door to me when both my children were born in Jackson, Tenn. I, too, will forever remember a constant smile on her face and her laugh. I am sorry that I did not know she was ill - to call her and to pray. My heart is broken for you all.
Bucky Thomas
#15
Aug 3rd, 2023 10:33 am
Kaye had a talent of making special relationships with each of us. We were all very best of friends with her. Can’t express our loss. She is sooo missed. Bucky
Mary Melissa Cobb
#14
Jul 31st, 2023 2:43 am
Blair, I’m thinking of you and Charlie during the beginning of y’all’s grieving process. I LOVED your mom!! In my mind, I can hear her wonderful laughter!!!! She was super funny and extremely wise!! She will be missed by the many many people she touched in her lifetime! Peace and hugs! MM
Evans family
#13
Jul 29th, 2023 7:57 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. Truly sorry for your loss.
Wittney Jones
#12
Jul 29th, 2023 7:47 pm
My thoughts, prayers, and love to you all. I hope my mom and Ms. Kaye are living it up together. So many wonderful memories. With love, Wittney
Janet Williams
#11
Jul 29th, 2023 12:16 pm
What a wonderful legacy! Hugs & prayers, Blair, for you and all of the family!
Nancy Wiley
#10
Jul 29th, 2023 10:36 am
It was a joy to know Kaye for the short time I did. My condolences to her sweet family.
Frank and Fe Cox
#9
Jul 29th, 2023 10:35 am
God bless your family, Paige. We’ll be out of state next week but will be with you all in spirit.
Joan Dietz
#8
Jul 29th, 2023 9:31 am
RIP Kaye. You will be so missed.
Bonnie Nickol
#7
Jul 28th, 2023 8:45 pm
Sending all my sincere wishes for your happy memories to last forever. Kaye was such a bright light of joy in this world.
Judi Clifford
#6
Jul 28th, 2023 4:18 pm
Charlie, I’m so very sorry to learn of Kaye’s passing. She was always one of my favorite people when we were in school. Hugs, Judi Rogers Clifford
Nancy Morton
#5
Jul 28th, 2023 2:37 pm
Praying for all of you. To know Kay was to love her! I will miss her wonderful humor, pictures of her garden, her infectious laugh and questions about my bluebirds. I am better for having known her. 8
Jim Henneberger
#4
Jul 28th, 2023 1:59 pm
Charlie, I am so sorry to hear this news, prayers for you and your family.
Jim
Liz Hollenberg Powers
#3
Jul 28th, 2023 12:56 pm
Kaye was a great friend to so many of us, “The Lost Class of 1959”. She always had a beautiful smile and everyone loved being with her. She is missed already. Liz
Amy Hightower
#2
Jul 28th, 2023 7:06 am
Sending the whole family prayers of comfort and love. What a precious soul heaven has gained.
I will miss that beautiful smile that always felt so warm and true.
Lynda Keel
#1
Jul 27th, 2023 11:26 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to your families. So very sorry for your loss.

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