Margie Inez White

Margie Beasley White departed this life on Saturday morning, May 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Her loving husband of almost 37 years, Richard Lee White, Sr., was at her side. Margie was born on March 14, 1942, in Memphis, TN, and spent much of her life there. She was the daughter of Ted and Lida Beasley (now deceased) of Memphis. She attended Messick High School. She was a Licensed Funeral Director, working with compassion for families. She was also a stellar salesperson. In her career, Margie worked at various funeral homes, both as a Director and in Preneed Sales, including Memphis Funeral Home, Memorial Park Funeral Home, and Highland Park Funeral Home. She moved with her husband, Richard, to Cleveland, Tennessee, in 2010 and was part owner of Gypsy Rose's Boutique.

She was an avid gardener, home decorator, collector, and crafter. She was a member of Red Hat Society (Queen of Fogwalker's Chapter) and of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority, serving in the role of Cleveland City Council President for multiple years. She was a member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Memphis and attended New Hope Church of the Nazarene here in Cleveland. She had a deep and abiding love for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Margie was a loving and much-loved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She leaves behind her husband, Richard White; her daughters, Diane Grant (Mark) of Cleveland and Lisa McNabb of Atlanta, GA; sons, Chuck Warmath (Elizabeth) of Kennesaw, GA, Mark Warmath (Laurie) of Destin, FL, and Michael Warmath of Big Sandy, TN; stepdaughter, Amy Shores (Jake); and stepsons, Richard White Jr. and James A. White (Aubrey), all of Memphis. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter; her sister, Billie Ammons (Ronnie) of Cleveland; and brothers, Michael Beasley (Gail) and Ted Beasley (Brenda), both of Memphis. She also leaves many close cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Hers was a life well lived and well loved. Her quick wit, ready smile, and laughter will be missed on this Earth. She is now participating in a glorious heavenly reunion!

A Celebration of Margie's Life will be held at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 4514 Waterlevel Highway, Cleveland, TN, on Saturday, May 23, with visitation beginning at 2:30 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 PM. Her nephew, Pastor Daniel P. Ammons, will be officiating. Interment will be in Memphis at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.