Shirley Ann Beasley

May 19, 1947 - December 8, 2020

Shirley Ann Beasley (Williams), age 73, of Minneapolis, passed away December 8th, 2020. Shirley was born on May 19, 1947, to John Williams and Lucy Reid. She was raised by Charles and Hester Jones. Shirley graduated from Minneapolis North High School. After graduation she married Edward Leon Beasley Jr. They were married for 16 years before his passing. They had two sons Anthony and Andre. Shirley then worked at Honeywell, Donaldsons and Wells Fargo. She retired from Wells Fargo after 25 years of dedicated service. Upon her retirement she spent her time with her fiancé, Lonnie “Herc” Darrough and their Pomeranian “Tipper”. Shirley also loved to visit with her family and friends. One of her favorite activities was to play bingo. Shirley remained in contact with her family in Maryland and attended the family reunion. Friendships were very important to Shirley. She was an extremely loving and caring person that loved her friends and valued those relationships. She also attended North High School’s 50th class reunion in 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward, and long term companion Lonnie (Herc) Darrough. Siblings Alberta, Jane, Luvenia, Arlene, John Jr, James, Richard, Robert, and Wesley. Survived by sons, Anthony Beasley Sr. and Andre’ (Salena) Beasley. Former Daughter-In-Law: Julia Beasley. Grandchildren, Anthony (Kelly) Beasley Jr., DeOnte (Vanessa) Beasley, David (Nicki) Horn Jr., DeAvion Beasley Sr., Myiesha Ann Beasley, and DeShawn Beasley. Nine Great-Grandchildren, Marquivion, Landon, Zameere, Daivion, DeAvion Jr., Dai’Ana, Dream Beasley, Camille and Callen Horn. Siblings Nora Dawson, Essie and Edward Williams. Cousin Sondra Jones. Pallbearers: Anthony Beasley Jr., Deonte Beasley, DeAvion Beasley Sr., DeShawn Beasley, David Horn Jr., Jerid Payne, and Shaw. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 21st at 11:00am at Estes Funeral Chapel 2201 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment at Fort Snelling Cemetery. To say final farewells, Estes will hold a public visitation on Monday December 21st from 10:00am-11:00am. Estes will be live streaming the funeral service for any family members and friends who would like to view the service from home. The Funeral Service will be streamed at www.estesfuneralchapel.com. Click on the picture of the inside of the chapel and it will bring guests into the room. The stream begins 15 minutes before the service begins.