Ann Blue Burckhalter "Polly" Beasley

North Augusta, SC – Funeral Services for Mrs. Annie Blue Burckhalter “Polly” Beasley, 94, who entered into rest February 6, 2025, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel with Dr. Paul W. Noe officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2 o’clock. Mrs. Beasley was born October 24, 1930, to the late Thomas P. Blue and Susie Doolittle Blue. She was raised in Sandersville, GA and was the youngest of five children. Growing up on the family farm, Mrs. Beasley learned the value of hard work and serving her family. She was raised going to Tabernacle Methodist Church in Sandersville and from a young age developed a true faith in Jesus and knew the importance of living a Christian life. She moved to North Augusta in 1952, after marrying her first husband. Together they had seven children who she loved and adored. Mrs. Beasley attended Grace Methodist, then Carolina Springs Methodist, and later Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where her husband was a charter member. No matter the location of her church attendance, she made sure her children were in Sunday School, worship service, youth choir, vacation bible school, youth group, Boy and Girl Scouts. Mrs. Beasley will be forever remembered as the faithful matriarch, who was always willing to offer wise council and celebrate the achievements of her family. She had a servant’s heart and was a selfless giver throughout. Despite her life’s trials, she sought the good in everyone and everything, continually looking to the Lord in gratitude and always praying for the ones she loved. Mrs. Beasley retired from University Hospital as a secretary and following retirement, she was actively involved in the University Senior Club and the University Retiree Association. Mrs. Beasley volunteered with Relay For Life for many years and made every effort to help those in need. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eben W. Beasley, Jr.; her siblings, Thomas Blue, Issac Blue, Richard Blue, Russell Blue, and Hattie Diederich; a son, Jack B. Burckhalter; and a son-in-law, Gene Garvin. Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her children, Joe Burckhalter (Debbie), Gail Lobaugh (Howard), Byron Burckhalter (Lynn), Pam Garvin, Blue Burckhalter (Darlene), and Tony Burckhalter (Terri); 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Chad Carpenter, Troy Carpenter, Daniel Burckhalter, Ben Hardy, Travis Burckhalter, Jason Burckhalter, Justin Burckhalter, and Trent Burckhalter. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Ann Blue Burckhalter "Polly" Beasley

October 24, 1930 - February 6, 2025