BEULAH MAY ROBERT, 94, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare, Waterloo, Illinois
She was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on May 8, 1932, in Evansville, Illinois.
On April 25, 1953, Beulah married Donald Robert, and together they built a life in Red Bud, raised three sons and shared 62 years of marriage.
Beulah graduated from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale with a degree in Education, leading to a career as a kindergarten teacher in Red Bud. She gave her talent and abilities for 32 years to young children. Beulah retired June 3, 1988, but she continued to work with children as a substitute teacher and private tutor.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois, and was active in many parish organizations and activities as well as the Newman Auxiliary.
Beulah will be remembered for baking sugar cookies and making chicken and dumplings. She baked dozens and dozens of cookies with family members for weddings, parties, and holidays. You could always count on Beulah making chicken and dumplings for special occasions, especially the Simpson Christmas Party.
She was happiest when playing card games and bingo with family and friends.
She is gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Survivors:
2 Children:
Greg (Joan) Robert Red Bud, IL
Bruce (Kathy) Robert Columbia, IL
3 Siblings:
James G. (Joanne) Simpson Makanda, IL
Joyce (Don) Parrone Swansea, IL
Kathleen Coop Evansville, IL
4 Grandchildren:
Amy (Terrill) Deffenbaugh, Amanda (Rich) Peffer, Denny (April) Robert and Eric (Amy) Robert
14 Great Grandchildren
2 Great-Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters-in-law:
Margaret Simpson
Laurie Simpson
1 Brother-in-law:
Jim Robert
Dear Friend:
Kathleen Robert
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents – Claude and Rose, Husband – Donald Robert, 1 Son – Denny Lee Robert, 2 Brothers – Dan and Justin and 3 Sisters – Claudine, Doris and Peggy
Funeral Mass:
10:00 am, Saturday, August 8, 2026
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois
Officiating:
Fr. Iuvenis Iheme
Interment:
St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
Red Bud, Illinois
Visitation:
Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday – 8:00 am – 9:45 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Memorials:
Vitas Healthcare
Newman Auxiliary of Carbondale