Virginia Ann Beasley Pate

Virginia Ann Beasley Pate, 84, of Ashburn passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

Virginia was born on September 5, 1942 in Turner County to the late Henry Grady and Pinkie Fountain Beasley. She was a homemaker and member of Morningside Baptist Church. Virginia’s life was her family that she loved so dearly. She enjoyed spending time with her family and making memories, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking. Virginia would also keep up with her friends on Facebook and would post a daily prayer list.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Clay) Knight of Ashburn; grandchildren, Will Huey, Jason Huey, Corey Pate, Josh (Brooke) Knight, Jared (Madison) Knight and Lauren Pate; great-grandchildren, Emma, Ellie, Enslee, Mary Michael, Ava Judd; son-in-law, Bill Huey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Barney K. “Joe” Pate; son, Jeff Pate; daughter, Lydia Huey and several siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2026 at Perry Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2026 at Perry Funeral Chapel.