Linda Sue Beasley

Linda Sue Beasley, 78, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born November 17, 1947, in Yakima, WA, to Edward and Imogene Watkins. Her family made their way down to Harrison, AR, and eventually settled in Runnelstown, MS. Linda graduated from Runnelstown High School in 1965 and then attended USM in Hattiesburg. She worked as a unit clerk at Forrest General Hospital in the late 1970’s where she met her future husband, James Beasley. They married on August 22, 1980, and eventually relocated to Laurel, MS. While in Laurel, Linda was active as a member of the Junior Auxiliary, board member of the YWCA, and a volunteer with the American Red Cross. She was an active member of First Baptist Church as well as the Gideons Auxiliary. Linda was a league bowler for over 40 years, as well as a longstanding member of the Jones County Bowler’s Association. She was a member of many teams that took her to bowling tournaments around the United States. She is survived by her husband, Dr. James Beasley of Laurel, MS; children Cynthia Nebe (Michael Nebe) of Folsom, LA, Liesl Williamson (Matt Williamson) of Shreveport, LA, Edward Beasley (Ashleigh Nichols) of Los Angeles, CA, and Jennifer Beasley of Hattiesburg, MS; grandchildren Cory Nebe of Folsom, LA, Austin Nebe (Gamela Nebe) of Ponchatoula, LA, and Willa Sue Beasley of Los Angeles, CA; siblings Diane Howard of Richton, MS, Connie White of Petal, MS, and Richard Watkins of Ovett, MS; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Edward Watkins and mother Imogene Watkins. The family would like to thank the excellent staff of South Central Emergency Services, 2nd West, South Central Internal Medicine Clinic, Dr. Graham Rogers, Dr. Tanious, Dr. Morrison, Winnie Campbell, Ella Graham, Shanton Graham, Lynita Barnes, Denise Hobbs, Valleria Pool, and Shannon Voge for their years of compassionate care. Visitation will be Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi, followed by service at 3:00 p.m. Bro. Shannon Slover will officiate. Interment will be at Lake Park Hills Cemetery in Laurel. To view or sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com

Linda Sue Beasley

November 17, 1947 - February 8, 2026