Mrs. Rebecca “Granny” Beasley Raines, age 81 of Stuart, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on April 7, 1942, to the late William E. Beasley and Ruth Palmer Beasley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Edgar Raines; and two brothers, Mike Beasley, and Harold Beasley. Mrs. Raines had retired from Renfro in Mt. Airy, NC and was a member of Middle Cross Missionary Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener who could make anything grow and loved doing puzzles. She was a loving wife, mother, and granny.
Surviving is her children, Chris Rakes of Stuart, Shirley Joyce (Tim Agee) of Martinsville, Sandra (Darryl) Clement of Ararat, David (Tammy) Rakes of Pearisburg; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; stepdaughter, Beverly Raines Henson of New Jersey; and her special fur babies, Smokey Joe and Phoenix.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 1:00 PM with Pastor David Heath, Dr. Jonathan Casstevens, and Ken Barnard officiating. Burial will follow in the Stateline Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials can be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 240 Commonwealth Blvd. W. Unit 602B, Martinsville, VA 24112. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
