Jeanette Beauchamp Bingham

Jeanette Beauchamp Bingham, born Nona Jeanette Matheson, 92, passed away after a brief illness on October 10, 2026, in Beeville, Texas surrounded by the love of her sons.

Jeanette was born on December 30, 1933, in Beeville, to Winona Bee Handly Matheson and Bartley Matheson. Jeanette graduated from George West high school and attended business school in San Antonio. She worked as a secretary for Union Producing Co. in Beeville and later retired as a secretary from the Pettus Independent School District. Through her work, she was known for her dedication and steady presence. Her faith was an important part of her life she was a member of the Pettus Methodist Church for many years.

Jeanette married the love of her life, James V. Beauchamp, at First United Methodist Church in Beeville. After the passing of James, she later met and married Bill Bingham. Both marriages were important chapters in her life, and she carried those relationships with love. Later in life Jeanette was a resident of the Gramman House in Beeville which brought her much joy and laughter.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Winona Bee Handly Matheson; her father, Bartley Matheson; her first husband, James V. Beauchamp; her second husband, Bill Bingham; and her brother, Glen B. Matheson.

Jeanette is survived by her sons, Russell (Gigi) Beauchamp, and Will (Karla) Beauchamp; and by her sister, Noni “Beth” Shive. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. She will be remembered with love by her family and by all who shared her life.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23, at Galloway and Sons Funeral home in Beeville.

The funeral service will be conducted at 10 o’clock on Saturday, October 24, at The First Unted Methodist Church in Beeville with Pastor Bill Kumpf and Pastor Bethany Santos officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Pete Salas, Tyler Salas, Gary Beauchamp, Carlos Figoroa, Jeremy Brown, and Sam Matthews.

Honorary pallbearers will be her sons Russell and Will.

Jeanette will be remembered for the life she built in Bee County, for her years of faithful work, and for the love she gave to her family. Her memory will remain a lasting blessing to those who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Jeanette may be made to:

The Pettus Methodist Church, P. O. Box B Pettus, TX 78146

The Pettus – Tuleta Volunteer Fire Department (PTVFD) P. O. Box 132 Tuleta, TX 78162

Or a charity of one’s choice.