Jean Beach

March 29, 1947 - April 6, 2021

Gloria “Jean” Beach, 74 of Danville, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Ms. Beach was born on March 29, 1947 in Warrenton, VA the daughter of the late David S. Beach, Jr. and Kay Wood Beach. As a counselor for the Virginia Community College System. Jean guided countless students in their educational journey. Her smile and pleasant demeanor seemed endless to those around her. In retirement she moved to the Danville area. Her love of travel took her to all parts of the world where she would collect unique gifts for all the children of her family. Ms. Beach was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her sisters, Patricia (Howard) Beach Margolies, Nokesville VA, Wanda Beach Dreelin of Henrico, VA; her brother, David (Jamie) S Beach III of Columbus, OH; and her nieces and nephews, Michelle (Scott) Margolies Speas of Keller, TX, Jason Ross Margolies of Aldie, VA, Steven Todd Margolies of Nokesville, VA, Rebecca (Corey) Kay Doucet of Aylett, VA, Kevin (Amber) Christopher Dreelin, of Richmond, VA, Ross (Kazuko) Keys Beach, of Gahanna, OH, and Aaron (Allison) R Beach, of Amherst, OH. A graveside service will be held at Greenwich Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Nokesville, VA. Memorial donations can be made to any charity dedicated to the assistance of persons with special needs. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Beach family.