Donor Spotlight, 2024

Beasley Family Pays Tribute to Tamra Kay Beasley by Investing in Nursing Education

The School of Nursing is honored to announce a significant donation from the Beasley family, who are well-known figures in Austin, Texas.

This generous contribution is made in memory of Tamra Kay Beasley, BSN ‘90, who passed away earlier this year.

“Being a nurse and taking care of others was her true passion and calling,” said Tamra’s daughter, Avery Bon. “We chose to donate this gift in her name to honor her 30-plus years of nursing, and to hopefully help students have the same experience and impact she did in the community. Tamra Kay Beasley would be proud to know she is giving the gift of nursing education through this scholarship fund.”

The scholarship fund established in Tamra Kay Beasley’s name will ensure that her legacy of compassion and dedication to nursing continues to inspire and to empower students who share Tamra’s passion for nursing and commitment to improving health care outcomes.

“Supporting the future Texas Nursing students gives our family hope that exceptional nurses, like Tamra, continue to graduate and elevate the medical field and community,” Bon added.

Bon said one of her mother’s fondest memories from her time at the School of Nursing was the friendship created between her and one of her lifelong friends, Julie Cox, BSN ‘90. They experienced some of life’s fondest moments together, including graduating from the School of Nursing to getting married, starting families and watching them grow.

Beasley worked in Labor and Delivery at Georgetown Hospital and Seton Main, followed by a long tenure at Austin Area OB/GYN, where she was known for her empathy and dedication. Her interactions with patients often led to lifelong friendships.

These scholarships will help alleviate financial burdens for aspiring nurses through substantial support and scholarships for undergraduate nursing students, allowing them to focus on their studies and clinical education.

In a time when the demand for skilled nursing professionals is critically high, this support is invaluable.