Jackie "Ginger" Wheat

Ginger Jackie Wheat, 76, of Eufaula, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home. Ginger was born on February 14, 1944, in Lemesa, Texas to Richard "Jack" Thomas and Veneta Virginia (Cunningham) Brewer. She graduated from O'Donnell, Texas. Ginger married Robert Wheat on December 1, 1962 in Monahans, Texas. They were married for twenty-six years. She worked in home health for over twenty-five years. Ginger and Ronald Lee Beam had made a life together over the last twenty-one years. She helped and volunteered with the Eufaula Chamber. Ginger greeted everyone with her infectious smile and hugs. She enjoyed life to its fullest. Survivors include: Ron Beam, of the home; daughter, Stephanie Fiordelisi and husband, Thomas, of Edmond; sons: Mark Wheat, of McAlester; Terry Beam and wife, Marcee; Greg Beam, both of Edmond; brother, Randy Brewer and wife, Lindy, of London, TX; sisters: Sharon Gass, of O'Donell, TX and Rosemary Leinen, of Austin, TX; grandchildren: Kate Spivey and husband, Dalton Hunt, of Stroud and one great granddaughter, Ellie Hunt; grandchildren from the Beam family to include: Maegan Beam, Harris Beam, and Jade Birdsong and husband, John. She is preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eufaula Business Development Foundation, 301 N. Main St., Eufaula, OK 74432