Mrs. Hazel Long Beam Dale age 91 passed away Thursday April 29, 2010 at Hospice House in Forest City. A native of Rutherford County she was retired from AGI and was a member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Frank Ray Beam as well as her parents Charlie & Celia Marks Long. Survivors include her husband J.W. Dale of the home, one son Joe Beam of Rutherfordton, grandson Joey Beam of Rutherfordton, grandson Stacy Beam of Lake Lure and great grandchildren Taylor & Brookes Beam both of Rutherfordton. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday May 1, 2010 at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Tomlinson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Concluding services will be held in the Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church 2869 Hudlow Road Forest City NC 28043. The family will be at 2088 US 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139.