Beulah M. Stoudmire's Obituary
Evangelist Beulah Mae Stoudmire was born on June 19,1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Rev. Willie C. and Mrs. Beulah Williams. She transitioned peacefully to her new home in heaven on April 17, 2026.
She was a devoted wife to the late Rev. Jessie L. Stoudmire, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; a loyal friend and a pillar of strength to all who knew her.
At the age of 13, she joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Adcox and remained an active member until death under the leadership of Rev. Wayne L. Johnson. As one of the original members of the female gospel group, The Chattanooga Wonders, she loved singing gospel music throughout the city and state. Later, in her adult life she was called to the ministry and for 22 years, she pastored Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pikeville, Tennessee. She retired after 17+ from Royal Desoto Manufacturing.
Those who preceded her in death include: her husband, Rev. Jessie L. Stoudmire, parents, Rev. Willie C. and Mrs. Beulah Williams; brothers, James (Jewel), Earl (Jessie Mae), Willie C. (Lucy), Isadore and Percy (Harriet) Williams; stepson Lebron Gustus, stepdaughter Barbara Stoudmire, great granddaughter, Yana Metzger and great grandson Kreighton Wesby.
With a loving spirit and a well lived life, Evangelist Beulah Stoudmire leaves cherished memories to her devoted daughters: Bennie McDonald, South Fulton, Georgia and Beverly Harris Silva, Bartlett, Tennessee; brother, Rev. Robert L. Williams, Marietta, Georgia; step-children: Gloria Wilson, Beverly Sherry, Jessie Stoudmire, Jr., and Anthony Stoudmire (Buffalo, New York); grandchildren, Deaundra (Walter) Metzger, Fayetteville, Georgia, Drs. Tanisha (Kenton) Wesby, Bartlett, Tennessee, Brian (Shuronda) King, Bartlett, Tennessee; great grand-children, Sierra Metzger, Brian King, II, Brevin King and Sydra King, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
With a loving spirit and a life well-lived, she will always be remembered for her strong faith, kind heart, generosity towards others, and love for God’s word. Her life was a blessing to all who knew her and her memory will forever remain in their hearts.
Evangelist Beulah Stoudmire will lie-in-state on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Wayne L. Johnson as the Eulogist. Burial in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.
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