Mrs. Flatcher Mae "Sis" (Coney) Beavers

UTICA - Mrs. Flatcher Mae “Sis” (Coney) Beavers, age 70, went home to be with her Lord when she passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 with her loving family at her side. Born in Pineview, Georgia on May 25, 1951, Flatcher was the daughter of the late Walter James King and Ethel Lester. She also knew the parental guidance of her cherished stepfather, Lemon Pearson. In the early 1960s she migrated to Utica to join family who called Utica their home. She attended Potter and Kernan Elementary Schools, and graduated from T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1968. On December 2, 1971, in the Eyes of the Lord, Flatcher married Larry Beavers, a union blessed with a long and fruitful future. She was graced with 51 years of marital bliss. He was a wonderful patriarch and provider. Although she had many responsibilities, she always managed the household with love and a woman’s touch. As a couple, they took the time to accommodate each other’s needs. Flatcher began her working career at Marine Midland Bank as an Auditor. She then found an opportunity to work at the General Electric Company at their French Road location. She remained with GE until its merger with Lockheed Martin Corporation. She then furthered her education and became a talented Beautician. She began her career by building clientele who enjoyed her services at her own home. She subsequently operated her salon as Flatcher’s Hair Design. She gave her patrons great advice and used modern methods to secure weaves and create beautiful braids, tips that she attained by attending many hair shows. She was always seeking cutting edge procedures and contemporary styles, applying her skills with pride and particular attention and personalization to each customer who graced her chair ~ until she thought the look was her definition of perfect! Born with a God-given talent of pursuing perfection, it was evident in all phases and endeavors of her life. At a young age, Flatcher was baptized in Jesus’ Name at the Greater Holy Temple Church of Jesus Christ #1 on Bleecker Street and continued to serve and grow in her relationship with God on Howard Avenue under the sage tutelage of the late, Suffragan Bishop Alvin J. and Dr. Mable E. Nelson. She found peace and fulfillment in attending weekly church services and being active in the Church. She sang in the choir, served as an usher, and was an Auxiliary President. She was an ordained Deaconess to her community of faith and served in spiritual excellence. There was never a challenge or duty that she declined to do. She also took on the mantle of Sunday School teacher and was an active member of the Kitchen Crew preparing and cooking fish fries, peach cobblers, and banana pudding, all with her special added touch! In her retirement years, she was a school monitor in the cafeteria of John F. Kennedy Middle School. Flatcher was a hard- worker to the concluding years of her life. At home, Flatcher was the matriarch, and she managed her home and family well. And it was all good. She had her priorities and high expectations, and she was admired for all she put into a moment or special occasion. Her home was a meeting place where cook outs, family gatherings, and holidays were held. Everyone was warmly welcomed to partake in meals of collard greens and pork chops, which was one of her husband’s favorite foods. She successfully tried her hand at sewing and creating fashionable clothing. She was composed, well-attired, and carried herself with confidence in a fashionable appearance and hairstyles. Flatcher was faithful to one house of worship for over 50 years — the Greater Holy Temple Church of Jesus Christ. Humility, forgiveness, and faith were her virtues ~ in all circumstances, her mantra was “God is Good!”. She was a true example and definition of a Virtuous Women and an inspiration on so many levels. As a mother, her children and God-children honored her, and she watched over them with unconditional love. She gave them her wisdom, good training, private moments, lessons of the Bible, and the moral excellence of patience found in Psalm 27:10, “When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up”, words by which she lived. Flatcher is survived by her loyal, dedicated, and stellar husband, Larry Beavers; her cherished and beloved sons, Curtis and wife Karen Beavers, and Randall Beavers, “her baby”; her sister Dorothy Spivey and late husband Herman; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Willie (Jean) Coney, Joseph Coney, and J.W. (Josephine) Asbell. She was preceded by her siblings, Alfonso Coney, Pearl Miller, and Mary Frances “Cookie” Doles. She will be remembered by her nieces and nephews, Sabrina and Rashida Doles, Ajanae Doles, Malyk Gonzales, Ariel Johnson; Kweli Howard, Taniya Howard, and Zaafira Peak. Her grandchildren Ashley, Delia, and Khadijah Beavers; a great host of great-nieces, great-nephews; her Aunt Julia Furlow; in-laws, Ernest (Marla) Jones, Isaiah Jones, and Darlene Branch. She was preceded by her brothers-in-law, Lawrence, and John. The family extends their appreciation to the 2nd and 7th Floor staff of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Utica for their compassion, kindness, and professionalism; and Dr. Wade T. Hunt, her primary physician, who she respected. Flatcher was blessed to have the love and friendship of her “sisters”, Myrtis Winston, Margaret Gallaway, Edna Richardson, and Mary Hagan of Florida; just knowing one another enhanced each of their lives. Visitation will be held Monday, April 10, 2023 from 10:00 -11:30 a.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. The Home Going Service and Victory Celebration of Life will commence at 11:30 a.m. officiated by her son, Elder Randall C. Beavers. She will then be laid to rest in New Forest Cemetery.

Mrs. Flatcher Mae "Sis" (Coney) Beavers

May 25, 1951 - March 30, 2023