Beth Ann Beets

Beth Ann Beets, of Alton, IL, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2025, surrounded
by family.  Beth was born on December 22, 1963, to Beverly Baker and the late Paul
Manees. She attended Alton High School and graduated in 1982.

Beth built a career in the automotive industry, managing O’Reilly’s Auto Parts for many
years, where her knowledge and work ethic left a lasting impression. Outside of work,
she cherished camping trips with family as much as possible every summer and fall,
she enjoyed puzzles, arts and crafts (especially around Christmas time), and planning
her yearly beach vacations with her older sister JoAnn. Above all, her greatest joy was
celebrating the milestones and accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

Beth was preceded in death by her father, Paul Manees, and great-niece Dreya Colley.

She is survived by her children, Samantha Ahlin, Tyler (Ramona) Beets, and her
grandchildren Riley Beets, Allison Beets, and Findley Ahlin; her mother, Beverly Baker,
her siblings Kevin (Shari) Manees, Richard Manees, and JoAnn (George) Carter; niece
Jeralyn Colley, nephews Michael Colley (Brianne Neal) and Bryan Colley; great-nieces
Jupiter Colley and Jaselle Colley; great-nephews Cody Colley and Keegan Colley, as
well as many other family and friends who held a special place in her heart.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Family and friends will be invited to
gather and honor Beth’s memory.

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