Donna Jean Beadel

Donna Jean Beadel, age 55 of Weatherford, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 in her home.    Born July 29, 1953 in Hayward, California, she was a resident of Weatherford and Parker County for 22 years.  A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was a member of the Faith Family Fellowship. She adored animals of every kind, taking care of plants and travel.  Donna was currently employed by the Department of Defense.  Formerly, she and her husband were co-owners of Cowtown R. V. Park; she also had a very successful gift shop, The Rusty Spur Gifts and Collectibles.  Her merchandising and display skills grew her shop to become the second largest Charming Tails dealers in the state and one of the largest in the country, and earned her elite dealer status in several other collectible lines. She also enjoyed a successful career in law enforcement, starting as a County Jailer and Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Anson, Texas before moving to Weatherford in 1987, where she worked as a reserve deputy sheriff, jailer, jail sergeant, and assistant jail administrator in charge of jail operations. She retired from the department in 1994 as Chief Property and Evidence Clerk.  During her tenure with the department, she was honored as jailer of the year twice and civilian employee of the year. Her proudest accomplishment was when under her supervision and direction, the Parker County jail passed inspection with a perfects score for the first time.  After Retiring from full time law enforcement, Donna continued to serve as Reserve Parker County Deputy Sheriff, the spent 12 years as Reserve Deputy Constable in Tarrant County Precinct Four. She was an active member of the Amateur Radio Club of Parker County and a former member of the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bernice Elrod and a sister Margaret Kratky. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 Years, Allen Beadel of Weatherford, daughters Andrea Webb of Midland and Hollie and husband David Teague of Denton; sister Delores Botegal of Abilene; Brothers John Elrod of Keller and Jim Elrod of Granbury; grandchildren Raeven and Cheyenne Webb and Virginia, Gracie, and Eva Teague Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Galbreaith-Pickard funeral chapel in Weatherford with Pastor Scott Simpson officiating; interment will follow at 4:30 pm at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Brownwood. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 16th from 6-8pm at the funeral home.