Coretia M. Beavers, 75, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away December 17, 2017 at the Ohio State University, Ross Heart Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 24, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio. Mrs. Beavers leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jeffrey (Christine) Beavers and Lawrence (Rasheedah) Beavers; daughters, Kevena Williams and Lori (Malcolm) Searcy; 15 grandchildren; a brother, Charles Portis; sisters, Cheryl Portis and Marcia Walls; aunt, Estella Lewis; uncle, Aquilla "Buddy" Portis; special nieces and nephews, Shalyne Portis-Lockett, Jaryld, Zackene and Niquela and Suluki Portis, and a host of other relatives and friends. Coretia was preceded in death by beloved parents Bruce Oliver and Dorothy (Portis) Walls, stepfather Bishop Lawyer Walls, uncle Adolphus "June" Portis, and son, Kevin Beavers. Visitation is Saturday, December 23, 2017, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. in the House of Prayer. Burial will be Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in Ferncliff Cemetery at 8:45 a.m. Arrangements provided by the Robert C. Henry-Clark Funeral Home.