BEAL, Valerie Francis (nee Illich)

Valerie passed away peacefully on 19/4/19, aged 91.

Widow of former Bishop of Wangaratta, Robert Beal, survived by her 6 children, 19 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Valerie led an extraordinary life & her formative early years in Townsville were amongst some of her happiest. She was a pioneering women's radio presenter at 4TO & a former Miss QLD 1947.

A Private funeral service was held for Valerie. Condolences may be directed to: gabe_beal@hotmail.com Funeral Directors: Pettigrew Family Funerals, 12 Harris St., Wallsend, NSW.2280.