Mrs. Nancy Linkous Beatty

Nancy Linkous Beatty was born the first of six children to Russell and Christine Linkous on February 19, 1936. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio but shortly thereafter her parents moved to Blacksburg, Virginia where she spent most of her childhood days. She graduated from Blacksburg, Virginia High School in 1953. She is survived by her husband of 66 ¾ years, G. Earl Beatty of Franklin Springs, GA; son, William Earl “Bill” and wife, Carol of Warner Robins, GA; daughter, Eva Christine Sorrow and husband, Rick of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Justin Beatty (Callie) of Warner Robins, Jordan Beatty (Kelsey) of Daphne, AL, Kyle Sorrow (Rachel) of San Antonio, Jenna Lee (Michael) of Augusta, GA, Callie Trombley (Josiah) of Birmingham, AL, and Russell Sorrow (Bailey) of Fort Worth, TX; eight great grandchildren, Peyton, Blaine, and Campbell Beatty, Olivia and Lucas Sorrow, Harper Kate and Bennett Beatty, and Baker Lee; brothers, R.E. Linkous (Clare) of Savanna, TN and Donald Wayne Linkous (Carolyn) of Blacksburg, VA; and sisters, Carol Faye, and Sheryl Burk (Jay) of Shawsville, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Bobby Linkous (Mary). Nancy graduated from Holmes Theological Seminary, Greenville, SC with a Bachelor of Sacred Literature Degree. It was there that she met her future husband, G. Earl Beatty. She graduated from the University of Rio Grande with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She had her first teaching position in Liberty Elementary School in Ohio beginning in 1961. Beginning in 1968, she taught for two years in Jessamine County, Kentucky Middle School. She taught 5th grade in Beaver, Ohio for two years. In 1973 the family moved to Bay Minette, AL to assume the pastorate of the White House Fork Church. Nancy had received her ministers license and was associate pastor with her husband. She established a Children’s Church and developed a prayer ministry there. In 1981 they moved to Franklin Springs, GA to the campus of Emmanuel College. Nancy acquired a teaching position in Franklin County where she taught for the next 18 years. During that time, she acquired a Master of Education Degree from Brenau University. Her final years of teaching were in Royston Elementary 5th grade. She officially retired from teaching in 2000. During the pursuing years she was leader of the weekly prayer group at The Springs Church and did extensive visitation to shut-ins and in local nursing and assisted living institutions. She never read Dale Carnegie’s book, but she was a master of, “winning friends and influencing people.” Scattered over several states are students who claim her as a favorite teacher. She never really understood why. She just loved her kids, and they learned so much by watching, by listening, and by loving her. Her gracious spirit was contagious. Funeral services will be held in the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, with Rev. Harrison Lampley and Dr. Ron White officiating. Interment will follow in the Franklin Springs City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 p.m. until funeral hour on Monday afternoon. During other times the family will be at the home. Flowers are optional, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Beatty to Emmanuel College or Holmes Bible College. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nancy Linkous Beatty

February 19, 1936 - April 13, 2023