Ann Welch (nee Beam), 62, died peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Fort Worth. Services: Will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 www.cancer.org/ She was born on May 6, 1952 in Beaumont, TX and most recently lived in Bowie, TX. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and Nana. She is preceded in death by her father, Carter Beam Sr. of Beaumont, TX. Ann is survived by her daughter, Erin Bean & husband John of Fort Worth, TX; son, Daniel Buchanan & wife Shawn of Newark, TX; grandsons, Jaxon Buchanan and Conner Moody, also of Newark, TX; mother, Marian Beam of Beaumont, TX; and brother, Carter Beam of Nacogdoches, TX.