Rosa Beasley

Obituary The late Rosa Beatrice Watson Beasley was born in Bertie County, North Carolina to Audrey Watson and Walter Cherry on March 24, 1926. Rosa departed this life on earth to live with her heavenly father at 8:15 am on March 20, 2014, at her home. At an early age, she became a member of the Cedar Landing Baptist Church where she remained a member for many years. During her elementary and junior years, Rosa attended school in the Middle Track area of Bertie County where she excelled in her academics and enjoyed playing tennis on dirt. She graduated from CG White High School in 1944 After high school, Rosa met and married Eddie McCoy Beasley Sr. She was a housewife and co-farmer with her spouse. After marriage, she became a member of New Bethany Baptist Church, Harrellsville, NC where she served as a choir member, usher, Sunday School teacher, deaconess and missionary worker. As a young woman, Rosa had a heart for the sick and loved to visit the sick and offered a helping hand to those in need. Also, she loved to work. In 1965, Rosa began working outside the home where she was a faithful worker at Sunbeam and the Alamac Companies, Ahoskie, from which she retired. Some of her special interests were diligently reading her Bible and newspaper and flower and vegetable gardening. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were brothers, Robert Jernigan, Woodrow Cherry and Thomas Watson; sister, Louise Watson Ware; a special cousin who helped raise her, Louise Watson Speller. Survivors include her children: Eulis C. Beasley (Patricia Jean), Patrick Beasley (Michelle) both of Petersburg, Virginia, Harvey Lewis Beasley Sr. (Willie Beatrice) of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Eddie McCoy Beasley Jr. of Powellsville, North Carolina, Patricia Beasley of Alexandria, Virginia and Katrenia Bryant (Dr. Benny Bryant) of Wilmington, North Carolina; grandchildren: Eulica S. Kimber (Kevin) of Petersburg, VA, Patrick M. Beasley (Michelle) of Petersburg, VA, Harvey Lewis Beasley Jr. (Chika), Chennai, India and Hilbert Lawrence Beasley of Rocky Mount, NC; (6) great-grandchildren: Kiana Kimber, Kandace Kimber, Jonah Beasley, Jessica Beasley, Jordan Beasley and Sana Beasley; a special cousin, Golena Watson Speller; a niece, Marilyn Riddick of North Las Vegas, NV; a nephew, Lloyd Ware, Jr. of Lawton, OK; a host of other relatives and friends.

Rosa Beasley

March 24, 1926 - March 20, 2014