Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 56th annual session of the Belton and Emma Beasley and Phillip Lee III Memorial singing was held on the third Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Ricky Beasley leading 335 (in memory of John Beasley). The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Ricky Beasley; Vice Chairman—Marlin Beasley; Secretary—Dorothea Maynard; Arranging—Lisa Geist. Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Ricky Beasley 49b; Marlin Beasley 61 (in memory of Juanita Beasley), 336; Dorothea Maynard 313t, 318 (in memory of Myrtle Ann Beasley); Betty Baccus 499 (in memory of Myrtle Ann Beasley and Margaret Keeton’s mother); Earl Ballinger 441, 411; Cora Jones 445, 312b; Mike Hankins 410t, 282; Henry McGuire 72b, 426t; Becky Briggs 285t (in memory of Frances Lee), 235.

RECESS

Ricky Beasley led 348b to bring the class together. Leaders: Beth Wallace 212, 546; Margaret Keeton 543, 422; Chris Ballinger 339, 512; Louise Yeager 100, 56t; Sarah Beasley 340, 406; Jackie Sanderson 513, 206; Doug Cantrell 354b. Earl Ballinger asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Ricky Beasley leading 77t. Leaders: Larry Ballinger 528, 551; Amber Davis 373 (for Paula Springfield), 436 (for Ozella Blackmon); Lisa Geist 182, 492; Lisa Close 87, 63; Seth Holloway 388 (in memory of Freddie and Chris Briggs), 274t, 236; Bunk Beasley 81t, 45t; Henry McGuire 157; Dorothea Maynard 383. Announcements were made. The Beasley family led 213t.

Ricky Beasley led 62 as the closing song. Marlin Beasley offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Ricky Beasley; Vice Chairman—Marlin Beasley; Secretary—Dorothea Maynard