Linda Beane

Linda Ratliff Beane, 68, of Asheboro, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Allan Albright officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born January 2, 1958, in El Paso, TX, Mrs. Beane was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Ratliff and Francis Lee McClain Ratliff DeHart. Mrs. Beane was an avid reader and enjoyed shopping, especially at yard sales. She attended Antioch Baptist Church and loved her job in the hosiery industry. The most important thing to her was spending time with her family, especially with the love of her life, her husband.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Beane was preceded in death by her grandson, Jordan Beane, brother, Ronald "Ronnie" Ratliff, and sister, Wanda Younts.

Mrs. Beane is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gary Lee Beane; daughter, Dana Pierce; sons, Jody Beane (Jennifer), Kevin Beane (Starla); brother, Swanson DeHart, Jr.; grand kids, Destinie Beane (Dillon), Miranda "Mandy" Thompson (Kodi), Alyssa Serrano (Nelson), Daniel Beane, Melody Pierce, Hannah Beane, Brooke Beane, Reece Beane; great grandchildren, Braydon Cheek, Kai'lynn Cheek, Skylan Pierce, Raelee Serrano, Emberleigh Cook, Macey Pierce, Zaden Pierce, Maurice Cheek; her long life, dearest friend, Catharine DeHart.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home, and again following the service in the fellowhship hall at Antioch Baptist Church.