Oolitic - Marian Laverne (Browning) Beaver, 92, of Oolitic, went home to be with her heavenly father, at 7:25 pm on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

She was born February 11, 1932, in Bedford, Indiana. The daughter of Ray and Amy (Hegwood) Browning. Marian married Phillip Owen Beaver and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Marian was a homemaker and in later life worked out of the house with one of her favorite jobs working as an exercise instructor in the late 1970's at the Figure Salon located on south Mitchell Road in Bedford. Marian kept up her exercise routine the remainder of her life which most likely contributed to her longevity. Marian worked at Ford Electronics which later became Visteon, retiring in 1993. Marian was active in the Bedford Elks Club as a lady auxiliary member for many years and was also a member of the Omega Nu Tau lady's sorority for many years.

Two children survive Marian; Elaine Summers and husband, Lonnie Summers of Bedford; James Ray Beaver and wife, Martha Elena Morgan Beaver of Bloomington; two grandchildren, Amy Hriso of Bloomington, Jason Summers of Mitchell; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Carson Summers; two step-grandchildren, Tyler Morgan of Indianapolis and Michael Morgan and wife, Mckenna of Bargersville, Indiana; two step-great-grandchildren, Macie and Myla Morgan.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary on Thursday, July 18th from 1 to 3 pm, followed by a graveside service at the Beech Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.