Obituary of Donna Marie Beasley

Donna Marie Beasley, age 74, of Springfield, Missouri went home to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 22, 2017. 

Donna was born May 6, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was the daughter of Clarence and Lilian (Freeder) Tourville. 

On August 19, 2000, Donna was united in marriage to Bill Beasley of Galax, Virginia.  They shared 13 wonderful years together at the time of his death.

Through the years, she worked as an interior home, kitchen & bath designer and was skilled in retail sales. Soon after meeting Bill, Donna retired. Together, they loved spending their time travelling, golfing and entertaining friends and family.  Donna had the gift of hospitality and loved getting to know people.  She was an honorary member of the Mount Airy class of ‘53.  Donna enjoyed shopping and was an avid reader. She loved reading her Bible and learning about the characters therein. Donna would say, “When I get to heaven, I am going to know those people!”  Donna was a member of First Baptist Church of Galax, Virginia and loved serving in her church and community. She also served on missionary trips abroad to Honduras and Costa Rica.  Donna’s greatest joy was spending time with her family.  She was an “awesome” mother, grandmother, aunt and a friend to all those who knew her. 

She is survived by her daughter Tracy and husband Trusten of Springfield, Missouri; her son Mark of Copperas Cove, Texas; her sons Mike Beasley and Jerry Beasley of Mount Airy, North Carolina; her daughter Diane and husband Keith of Mount Airy, North Carolina; her daughter Kathy Pauley and husband Kevin of Peculiar, Missouri; her son Andy and wife Mindy of Newport News, Virginia; her sister Joan of Freeburg, Illinois and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lilian Tourville and her husband Bill.  

Service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Galax, Virginia. The family will welcome friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Felts Cemetery in Galax, Virginia.