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Joseph Jackson Beasley Memorial (1991 Edition)

Concord Church, Winfield, Alabama

Sun, Dec 7, ’25

The 28th annual Joseph Jackson Beasley Memorial was held on the first Sunday in December. This singing was held using the 1991 Revision of The Sacred Harp.

The class was called to order by Ricky Beasley leading 56t. Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer. A business session was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Ricky Beasley; Vice Chairman—Marlin Beasley; Secretary—Lisa Geist; Arranging—Amber Davis.

Leaders: Ricky Beasley 274t; Marlin Beasley 318, 336; Lisa Geist 228, 472; Amber Davis 373 (for Paula Springfield), [192-1991-1991]; Tom Booth 309, 123t; Theresa Westmoreland 234 (for Larry Ballinger), [163b-1991-1991]; Glenn Keeton 55, 58.

RECESS

Ricky Beasley called the class back to order leading 348b. Leaders: Roma Rice 106, 299; Butch White 278t, 547; Sarah Beasley 159, 30t; Henry McGuire 545, 550; Lena Keeton 475, 340; Linda Booth 222, 224; Chris Ballinger 339, 146.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Ricky Beasley leading 282. Leaders: Becky Briggs 335, 388; Doug Cantrell 490, 354b; Laurie Keeton 128, 333; Henry McGuire 43 (in memory of Hugh Bill McGuire); Tina Marques 40, 63; Bunk Beasley 72b, 81t; Beasley Family members 61, 45t; Theresa Westmoreland 300; Butch White 440; Glenn Keeton, Laurie Keeton, and Lena Keeton 358; Tom Booth and Linda Booth 196; Doug Cantrell, Jody Green, and Neal Sandlin 235. Announcements were made.

Ricky Beasley led 445 as the closing song. Marlin Beasley offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Ricky Beasley; Vice Chairman—Marlin Beasley; Secretary—Lisa Geist