Dorothy Beasley Thompson, age 87 of Castle Hayne passed from this earthly life Saturday August 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 12, 1931 in New Hanover County daughter of the late Cephus and Lydia Atkinson Beasley. She was also predeceased by her husbands Lawrence Garner Sr. and Dale Thompson Sr.; and  two sons, Lawrence Garner Jr. and Michael Garner.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Batchelor and husband Allen of Castle Hayne; two grandchildren, Rob Batchelor (Diana) and Lisa Clemmons (Lavelle); three great grandchildren, Josh (Amber), Isabel and Malachi; and two great great grandchildren Kinlee and Nathan; son Dale Thompson Jr. of Wilmington; four grandchildren, Dale Lee, Josh, Matt, and Johnathon; daughter Terri Dirkse of Winter Haven FL; one grandson Kyle; two brothers, William and Richard Beasley both of Salisbury; and three special nieces, Grace, Shirley and Reneau.

Dorothy loved to read, do word search puzzles and watch movies. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed family get togethers. She had a strong faith.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday August 21, 2018 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Jerome Bullard will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM, prior to the service, at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff of Trinity Grove for their wonderful care.

Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Grove Nursing Home 631 Junction Creek Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412

You are invited to sign the guest book and write a tribute to the family.