Barbara Jean Beeland Shealy, 72 of Philadelphia, MS passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 27, 2022.   She was born Friday, January 6, 1950 in Forest, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Newton County Funeral Home-North in 9998 Hwy 15 N Newton, MS 39345. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Newton County Memorial Gardens in Newton, Mississippi.  Bro. Justin Chaney will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home - North is in charge of arrangements. 601-635-3200

Barbara grew up in Newton and taught Elementary School in Newton City Schools, Philadelphia City Schools, and Neshoba Central Schools.  After 25 years, she then taught at the Choctaw School Systems at Bogue Chitto, and Tucker for 15 more years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Beeland; mother, Edna Turner Beeland.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Rodis Shealy; daughter, Amy Evins (Buzz); granddaughters, Caroline Sharpe and Jewell Evins; brother, Sonny Beeland (Renee); sister, Jackie Jenkins (Craig); and several cousins.

In lieu of flowers please consider making memorial donations to Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital.