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11:37 am Saturday, March 22, 2003

Beesley, Chisolm

By Staff
Judith Lindsey Chisolm and Michael E. Beesley Jr., both of Meridian were married Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Liberty Church, with the Rev. Clarence Tilghman officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Chisolm and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Beesley, all of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bride are Charles Chisolm of Kemper and the late Enid Chisolm, Barbara Jeanne Freese and the late Olen Freese.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Milo K. Beesley Jr., Kathryn Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephens.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Carole Short, pianist; Sandra Arrington and Holly Tilghman, soloists.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a sleeveless matte satin gown featuring a square neckline trimmed with pearls and crystal beads.
The natural waistline was accented with pearls and crystal beads and extended down the chapel-length train. She wore a fingertip length veil of silk illusion and carried a fresh clutch of white roses and stephanotis blooms.
Rachel Chisolm of Arlington, Texas, served as maid of honor.
Other attendant was Katy Beesley of Meridian. Kade Chandler Graham of Meridian served as flower girl.
The father of the bridegroom was best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Hunter Beesley, Chan Graham and Michael Shirley, all of Meridian, and Daniel Boyd of Bailey.
Alec Gray Marlow of Meridian served as ring bearer.
Program attendants were Ashton Tew.
A reception was held in the church fellowship hall following the ceremony.
Assisting at the reception were Jane Cumberland, Angela Davis, Brittany Davis, Kayla Davis, Jeana Chisolm and Holly McNair.
After a honeymoon is Seaside, Fla., the couple resides in Meridian.

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