Carole Beasley

1940 - 2025

Carole Ann Beasley, 84, of West Sacramento, passed away in her home on September 29, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Sacramento, CA, on November 26, 1940, to Alfred and Dina Andreotti, she immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Carole had an idyllic childhood with a loving family that took summer trips to Donner Lake and the Russian River and winter trips to the mountains to play in the snow. She went on to graduate from James Marshall High School in 1958 followed by a year at Sacramento State College. She met her soon to be husband, Charles "Howard" Beasley when his shiny black '57 Chevy caught her eye, and they married in January of 1961. Carole and Howard were married for 41 years, until his passing in 2002. In a remarkable twist of fate, they both left this world on the same day, 23 years apart. Carole's life was centered on family, with a strong work ethic she carried into jobs at her parents' restaurant in her youth and later into several decades working in healthcare offices until her retirement in 2010. She always worked part-time for the social aspect, as well as, the "fun money" she made for going out to dinner, the movies or saving for a special trip. After her retirement she enjoyed trips to Alaska and Hawaii, and took several trips to Europe including Italy, Austria, Portugal and The Azores, but Lake Tahoe was always one of her favorite destinations. She passed on a strong set of morals and family values to her two daughters, Toni (Fred) Medina and Terri (Steve) Holifield. She is also known as "Cool Grandma" for her quick wit and big hugs, by her 3 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and "Gigi" to her great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Larry Andreotti and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and dear friends. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill, but she leaves us great joy in her humor, laughter, big hugs, long talks, funny words she would twist around, and her wonderful friendship. Please consider donations made in Carole's name to pancreatic or breast cancer research. Carole will be cremated, with a "Celebration of Life" to take place in West Sacramento on November 8th, 2025. Contact a family member for details. Carole was a very "colorful character," so please wear blue or green to celebrate Carole.