Obituary of Elizabeth F. Beardsell
Elizabeth “Libby” Foster Beardsell passed away in her home on Sunday August 17, 2025. She died peacefully in the care of Hospice after a brief illness due to cancer. Libby was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the oldest daughter of the late Coy and Elizabeth Foster of Roanoke.
Libby graduated from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA. Where she met and eventually married 1st Lieutenant Allyn Beardsell United States Marine Corps. They enjoyed 67 years together rearing their children, traveling, and vacationing at their home on Marthas Vineyard.
Libby was an enthusiastic and outgoing person. She had many interests and activities. She had a beautiful soprano voice and participated in musicals and other singing venues. She sang with the Hamilton College Oratorio for many years. She sang in many church choirs most recently at St James Church, Clinton where she was a member of the choir for over 47 years.
Libby became a high school science teacher when she graduated college, and she taught chemistry, physics and biology. In her later years after her teaching career, she was an outstanding real estate broker and was awarded the Outstanding Realtor of the Year for all of New York State. There are over 12,000 realtors in the state.
Libby was a wonderful entertainer and cook. Her many friends would testify to that! She loved to decorate for the seasons and was known for her beautiful gardens. She was a member of the DAR, Daughters of the Confederacy, the Monday Book Club, Whist Club and other informal breakfast groups.
Libby is fondly remembered by her husband Allyn “Skip” Beardsell; children, Catherine Lewis of Clinton NY, Ellyn Floyd of Carp, Canada and Mark Beardsell of Wildwood MO; grandchildren Caroline and Mike Harper of Guelph Canada, Lauren Floyd Vancouver Island Canada, Soren Lewis of Clinton, NY, Allyn Beardsell of Wildwood, MO and Pamela Beardsell of New York City; great grandchild, Alice of Guelph Canada; and sister, Catherine Skala of Long Beach, CA. It is with great love and sorrow that all her friends and family say goodbye to Libby Beardsell.
A memorial service will be held September 20, 2025 at 11:00. St James Episcopal Church Clinton, NY 13323. Donations in Elizabeth’s honor can be made to St James Church 9 Williams St Cliton, NY 13323.
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