Mattie Beasley's Obituary
Mattie M. Beasley, 76, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Services to celebrate Mattie’s life will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 in Christ Tabernacle Church. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Mattie was born July 7, 1938 in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Lee and Savannah (Bond) Deberry. She married Lawrence Beasley on April 19, 1982. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2006.
Cherished memories will be shared by her mother, Savannah Deberry of Decatur, IL; children, Zeke Anderson of Memphis, TN; Lorenzo Anderson of Conyors, GA; David (Evelyn) Anderson of Decatur; Josie Anderson of Decatur; Gary Anderson of Stone Mt. GA; Scott Anderson of Decatur; eight sisters, Angela Deberry, Brenda Wise of Jackson, TN; Artis Bryant of Brownsville, TN; Eva Jones of Kennett, MO; Geraldine Smith of Cape Girardeau, MO; Deloise Welford of Decatur, IL; Mandy Deberry of Decatur, IL; Ora Holloway of Decatur, IL; two brothers, Andrew Deberry of Decatur, IL; L.D. Deberry of Milwaukee, WI; several grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Beasley; father, Lee Deberry; granddaughter, Mia Anderson; two sisters; and three brothers.
The family of Mattie M. Beasley is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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