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About Charlotte Smith Slate Beasley
Charlotte Smith Slate Beasley, 81, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 26, 2024. Charlotte was born in Springfield, Vermont, the oldest daughter of the late Irving Roy Smith and Gertrude Laporte Smith. She was raised in Claremont, New Hampshire, later moving to Virginia and Arizona.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Priscilla Pancoast and her many beloved cats.
Charlotte received an associate’s degree and worked for the State of Virginia prior to retiring. She loved travelling with her husband Elton, especially spending time in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She enjoyed collecting pottery along with cat art and collectibles.
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 47 years, Elton Beasley, who passed away the following day, her niece Elizabeth Lanoue of Scarborough, ME, brother-in-law Bill Beasley of Daleville, VA, nephew Billy Beasley and his wife Karen of Daleville, VA, niece Betsy Beasley of Glen Allen, VA, and many extended family members.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12 at 2 pm at The Chesapeake, 955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601. There will be a reception immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a gift in Charlotte’s memory to The Cat Corner, a nonprofit, no-kill shelter. Gifts may be made online at http://www.thecatcornerinc.com/donate.html or by mail to The Cat Corner, 85 Fulton St, Hampton, VA 23663.
