Nancy Lou Beacham

WILMINGTON -- Mrs. Nancy Lou Beacham Whisenant, born June 19, 1939, died January 4, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Whisenant.

Surviving Mrs. Whisenant are her sons, Palmer L. and Clyde J. Whisenant; their wives, Pennie and Sarah and grandchildren, Amanda, Crystal, Jefferson, Coty and C.J.; her brother, Michael Beacham and a sister in law, Helga Beacham.

Mrs. Whisenant, along with her husband Clyde, owned and operated the Dairy Queen Franchises in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties for over 30 years. Her lifelong passion though was the care of her family and grandchildren. She will be missed.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in Oleander Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-8 pm on Wednesday, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, Oleander Chapel.