Margaret M. Beers died suddenly Dec. 24, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born Sept. 20, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Rose T. and Ferdinand J. Klepeiss of Coplay.

She and her husband, Ellison G. Beers Jr., were married 57 years.

A graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Reading, she began her career at Allentown State Hospital and Allentown Hospital and then worked more than 30 years in the neonatal nursery department of Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.

She was a knowledgeable and dedicated colleague to many teams throughout her career and affected the lives of so many infants for whom she gave care.

She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Allentown.

A nurturer to all, including animals, especially cats, she was also an avid gardener and an excellent cook who was known for her cherry cheesecake.

She enjoyed many family traditions which will be carried on by her daughters and grandsons.

She enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, and she loved spending time with her family and having traditional Sunday dinners at the house so she could spend time with her four grandsons.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Rose Marie (Huber) of Coplay; sister-in law Charlotte Magliane of Allentown; daughters Sharon, wife of Neil Goldberg, of North Wales, and Christine, wife of Brian Mantel, of Bethlehem Township; grandsons Dr. Elliott Goldberg, Alexander Goldberg, Colin and Evan Mantel; a niece and nephews.

She was predeceased by her younger brother Ferdinand Jr.

There will be a calling period 10-11 a.m. Dec. 29 at Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., 327 Chestnut St., Coplay.

Her funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the parlor.

Memories and condolences for the family may be shared at brubakerfuneralhome.com.