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Dona Beasley Obituary

Beasley, Dona R.

93, of Treasure Island, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, and came here in 1960 from Wisconsin. She was a retired bookkeeper who later went on to work for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office as a School Crossing Guard until the age of 90. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg. Her passions were bowling, bingo and giving hugs to everyone. Dona was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph C. Beasley and daughter, Lorrie Hoffman. Survivors include a son, Thomas, Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Jo (David) Sheppard, Port Richey and Janet Beasley, Treasure Island; seven grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Shriners Children's.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Donna Reilly

September 17, 2025

I´m so sorry for the loss of your mom, Janet
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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