Patricia (Pat) Beall

Patricia (Pat) Beall, a long time resident of Indianapolis, died November 11, 2017, at the age of 101.

Ms. Beall was born on October 26, 1916 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to parents Charles G. And Myrtle W. Beall. Her formative years were spent in Fort Wayne where she attended Southside High School. She continued her education at Duke University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in 1938. Following her graduation from Duke, Ms. Beall gained employment as a research assistant for the Indianapolis Works Project Administration (WPA) after which she became a Welfare Visitor for the Allen County Department of Public Welfare in Fort Wayne.

At the onset of World War II Ms. Beall was appointed as a Red Cross Volunteer serving for three years in England, France and Germany. She ultimately landed in Indianapolis where she pursued her Masters Degree in Social Work from Indiana University in Indianapolis.

After receiving her degree, Ms. Beall was employed as Director of the Social Service Department at Indiana University Medical Center.  Subsequently she led a successful teaching career for 23 years as a professor at Indiana University School of Social Work.

Patricia is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Porter “Mike” Beall, and sister, Barbara Beall (Hanna). She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Ms. Beall lived a long and full life, actively playing golf and tennis into her senior years.  Passionate about social causes, political issues, and current events, she maintained her mental acuity and sense of curiosity well into her 90’s.  Arrangements entrusted to Flanner Buchanan-Broad Ripple.