Mary Lynette "Ladd" Beasley

Mary Lynette (Ladd) Beasley, age 74, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023.

She was born on November 22nd, 1949, in Gainesville Georgia to Hoytt and Lucille Dunagan Ladd.  

Passionate about education, she graduated from South Hall High School as a member of the National Beta Club. She also graduated from Shorter College with a Bachelor’s in Music, University of Georgia with a Master’s in Fine Arts and Brenau University with a Master’s in Continuing Education with a certification for Early Childhood Education.

She taught at First Presbyterian Preschool and North Georgia Christian School. She dedicated her career to sharing her love of education and Christian values with the next generation. She is well remembered for having touched the hearts and minds of countless students.

            Family was of the upmost importance to Mary, who went to great lengths to ensure everyone was taken care of.  She adored her family immensely. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Winfred Ladd, and sister, Deborah Ann Ladd. Mary is survived by her sons William Brandon Beasley (wife Lauren Beasley) and Nathan Beasley (fiancé Kayla Broten); her granddaughters Alexandra Ivey and Josephine Beasley; her great granddaughter Elise Ivey.

The family will receive family and friends from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at Memorial Park Riverside Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, in the Memorial Park Riverside Chapel with interment to follow at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial Park Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com

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