Virginia “Ginnie” Lee Beaman

Virginia “Ginnie” Lee Beaman, 77, of Springfield passed away on Jan. 5, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on April 10, 1948, in Ottawa, Kan., to Warren and Bessie Beaman. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to Wellsville, Kan. Around 1958, the Beaman family moved to Springfield, where she attended Hickory Hills Elementary School and later Glendale High School, graduating in 1966. She was a proud Glendale “Scottie,” and was actively involved in band and choir. In 1968, Ginnie married David Eddington. She built a long and successful career in the Springfield real estate industry. She worked for many years at Doral T. Hanks, later becoming a partner at an escrow company called The Closing Department. She continued her career at Lincoln Land Title, Inc. as a closing agent and most recently completed her professional journey at Tom Kissee Real Estate Company.
She was a founding member of Brentwood Christian Church and a longtime member of Ash Grove First Christian Church. She was also very involved in the Bible Study Fellowship organization up until the day of her passing. She served as the Ozark Fair Contest Superintendent for over 25 years, where she encouraged participation, mentored others, and supported generations of exhibitors.
She is survived by her siblings, Marlena Lafferty, Shar Lay, and Lee (Vanessa) Beaman; her children, Ronald (Lacey) Eddington, Julie (John) Plummer and Randall (Monica) Eddington; her seven grandchildren; and her six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Bessie Beaman; her brother-in-law, John Lafferty; nephew, Jeremiah Beaman; and great-nephew, Maverick Beaman.
Private memorial will be held for family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations are made to the Bible Study Fellowship Program (BSF), https://www.bsfinternational.org/support/.