Lafayette BEASLEY Obituary

HAMPTON - The Rev. Lafayette Beasley, a former resident of Williamsburg and a former Associate Minister of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, answered the Master's call peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Hampton, Va.
A funeral service, celebrating the life he lived, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, in Whiting's Chapel with the Rev. Ventson Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home by 10:15 a.m. on Thursday. The Rev. Beasley may be viewed only on Thursday in the funeral home, beginning at 9 a.m. until the hour of his service.
Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 757 229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Lafayette BEASLEY

7 Entries

Miggie Dunn-Biaggini

December 30, 2009

Dear Beasley I know how much you love our mother and now you are there with her ,just tell her we "all her children " are making a good life reconnecting with each other.so thank you .

Tina Beaulac

December 17, 2009

The Staff at Stonegate Apartments (especially me) have fond memories of Reverend & Sister Beasley. We have been missing her for several years now and will miss him too. They were wonderful, loving, caring and part of our family. God Bless them.

December 16, 2009

THANKS FOR GIVING MY MOM THE BEST 11 YEARS OF HER LIFE. SHE'S THERE WAITING FOR YOU,SO GO JOIN HER IN HEAVEN. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN MY HEART.
LOVE EMMA JEAN SCHANCK ......(WILLIAMSBURG,VA)

Lakisha Stringfield

December 16, 2009

We would like to send our condolences from all the staff who cared for him at Newport News Nursing and rehab.

Davis and Butler Family

December 16, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

De'Borah Davis

December 16, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Beatrice Jordan

December 16, 2009

Rev Beasley was always showing that he was a man of God. I enjoyed being a staff member at the home where he was living until God called him.

Beatrice Jordan

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