Ann M. Beattie, 94,of York, entered into God's eternal care on October 28, 2009. She was the widow of the late Leonard V. Beattie, Sr.

Mrs. Beattie was born in Woodbine, York County, to her loving parents, the late Benson Samuel and Mary Etta (Johnson) Harris.

She was a longtime and very active member of Small Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in York. She was a member of the Senior Usher Board, Stewardess Board 1, and the Missionary Board. Mrs. Ann was an advocate for education; she attended Penn State/ York Campus and Millersville University.

She was a board member of Lebanon Cemetery, giving many years of dedication to the traditions of this cemetery, historically being the only black owned cemetery.

She was a leader in the community by working with the Neighborhood Food Bank. She was also a member of the Deborah Chap. 26 OES Prince Hall Affiliate of the Eastern Star, Household of Ruth, Esther Chapter; life member of NAACP; member of Crispus Attucks, Whisk Club and Fisherman Club.

Mrs. Ann is survived by three daughters, Gloria A. Beattie, Connie L. Beattie and Barbara J. Beattie, all of York; five sons, Leonard V. Beattie, Jr., Benson E. Beattie, Gary L. Beattie, Thomas R. Beattie, all of York, and Bernard K. Beattie of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Lucy Jones of York, and Clara Ringgold of Aberdeen, Md.; one brother, James Harris and his wife, Mary of York; two sister-in-laws, Geraldine Harris of Airville, and Charlsie Beattie of Coatesville; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends. She was predeceased by four sisters, Helen Hall, Edith Green, Marion Brooks and Sarah Barton; and a brother, Roy Harris, Sr.

The burial will be at Lebanon Cemetery.

Published in the York Daily Record & York Dispatch on 11/1/2009