Beije S. Cessna

Rogers - Beije S. Cessna, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 7, 2024, in the emergency room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. 

Beije was born May 21, 1950 in Sweetwater, Texas, a daughter of the late Oather and Vada (Bullard) Hanks.

She attended Sweetwater High School in Texas for two years before moving to the Youngstown area and graduated from Boardman High School in 1969.

Besides being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Beije worked in the health care industry. She worked at Diamond Head Nursing Home in North Lima for several years before going into home health care, working for several agencies. 

Beije loved cooking for family and friends. She treasured spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Beije is survived by her husband of 58 years, David H. Cessna, whom she married on December 23, 1966; four children, James B. (Kathleen) Cessna of Boardman, OH, Tammra "Tammy" L. (Dwain) Smith of Columbiana, OH, Mathew A. Cessna of Boardman, OH, and Richard G. Cessna of Boardman, OH; eight grandchildren, James (Jessica) Cessna Jr., Aaron (Amber) Cessna, Andrew (Emily) Cessna, Nicholas Cessna, Addison Clingerman, Alexander Clingerman, Tonya Davenport, and David Lapin, and six extended grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, Valerie Cessna, James Cessna, III, Evelyn Cessna, Amierre Clingerman, Zakk Davenport, and Rowan Davenport; a brother, Kelley (Nell) Hanks of TX; two sisters, Rojeana Ivey of TX and Starla (Gaylon) Bond of TX; and extended family.

Family and friends may call on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market Street in Boardman, OH. There will be a memorial service to follow with Pastor Jason Allen officiating.  

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with Beije's family.