Karoline Beauchamp Finch passed away peacefully Thursday, September 5, at her home. She was 67.  Karoline was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She touched the lives of many with her passion, devotion and unwavering spirit.

Her legacy is carried on by her loving family and countless friends she inspired. She was the founder of Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails and Cosmetology, founder of the Mississippi Aesthetic Association, past president of the Mississippi Educational Committee, served in the council, held all positions in the Mississippi School Association, and was an officer of said association as the new changes were implemented, currently referred to as the Mississippi Cosmetology and Barber School Association. Karoline was past president of the Republican Women’s Club. She also assisted very passionately with many political campaigns in Mississippi.

Karoline was born December 1, 1956, in Big Springs, Texas. She is proceeded in death by her father, Jonathan Beauchamp IV.

She is survived by her mother, Wanda Beauchamp; her husband, Willis Finch; her children, Jason (Tiffiney) and Shauna Finch; sister, Donna Head (Reggie) and brother, Johnny Beauchamp (Tammy); grandchildren, Victoria Hoeft, Avae Finch, Mya Hoeft, Corey Finch, Ansley Finch and Corvin Finch; and two great grandchildren, Xyla Mauffray and Brantley Ling.

Visitation was held Saturday, September 7, from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home on Indiana Avenue. Graveside services followed at Green Lawn Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Beauchamp, Scott Barber, Robert Head, Michael Head, Brian Flowers, Corey Finch, Corvin Finch and David Finch.