Miriam D. Beasley

Miriam D. Beasley obituary

Miriam D. Beasley

Miriam Beasley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Miriam Dudley Beasley, 86, went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2025 around 12:45 PM. Miriam was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 13, 1939. to the late Quinton and Mamie Dudley. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband, David Beasley and her sister, Mary Emily Dudley.

Miriam was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. She passed away in her home where she wanted to be.

Miriam loved the Lord her favorite activities included sewing, crafts, genealogy, taking photos, she had a green thumb. She loved the app game called Word With Friends.

Miriam is survived by her daughter, Ginger Serrano; son, David Beasley (Teresa); grandchildren, Austin Serrano, Alyssa Serrano, Mason Beasley and Levi Jordan; and her brother, Roland Dudley, who made her a picture book of their childhood memories that she loved.

A Mother, Sister & Mama B and a friend is someone you grow up with but never outgrow. Our stories never get old. The inside jokes still make us laugh and our childhood memories are some of our favorites. Looking back, none of it would have been half as much fun without you.

We all Love you and you will dearly be missed. We will keep all of our memories dear to our hearts.

Arrangements are in the care of Graham Funeral Home, please visit grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.

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