Rev. Marilynn A. Beasley

Reverend Marilynn A. Beasley, age 72, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011. She was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois to Sam Dantone and Dorothy May Buell-Dantone She graduated from Manual Training High School in June of 1956, married Lawerance D. Beasley in August of 1956 and recently celebrated her 55th Wedding Anniversary. After being a devoted Air Force wife for 20 years, they settled in Jacksonville, Florida in 1974.

Marilynn was a dedicated member of the Spiritual Lighthouse Church for 30 years, became an ordained minister June 29, 1986 and became the pastor of the church in June of 1999.

Survivors include her husband, Lawerance D Beasley, 3 sons, Lloyd Beasley, Larry Beasley (Teresa), and Bobby Beasley (Sarah), daughter Laura Pfoutz (Rondo), brother, Sam R. Dantone (Jan), 6 grandsons, Jimmy Bingham, Billy Bingham, Cole Beasley, Mason Beasley, Jacob Beasley and Clayton Beasley, 3 granddaughters, Jessie Whitmarsh (Jason), Sherry Bingham and Becky Bingham, 4 great grandsons, Keith Bingham, Jon Bingham, Tyler Whitmarsh and Owen Wilson, 2 great granddaughters, Courtney Gustin and Erica May Bingham and a large extended family. She was also survived by many close friends, among them Lorraine Thomas and Gail DeChaine.

A memorial service will be held Monday, September 19, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL with Minister Barry Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.