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Lesa L. Beadles

Apr 4, 1968 – Aug 1, 2023

Service Details

Her Homegoing Service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery.  A visitation will take place on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Lesa L. Beadles, age 55 of Racine, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Born on April 4, 1968, in Austin TX, she was the daughter of Will E. and LeLar (nee:Jackson) Beadles Jr.

She was a graduate of Case High School, attended Wilberforce College in Ohio, and  was employed with JI Case Corp. for many years.

She enjoyed trivia, swimming, playing bingo, and her trips to the casino.

Lesa is survived by her parents, Will E. and LeLar M. (nee: Jackson) Beadles Jr. of Racine; her son, Deont’e Beadles-Rush of Racine; her two brothers, Byron D. Beadles of Racine, and Wendell Henderson of Plano, TX; her best friends, Theresa, Olympia and “Snoop Dog”, and a host of many other relatives and friends.

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  1. Greta Ingram says

    August 3, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    To the Beadles family. I am so saddened by the passing of Lesa. You have my sincere condolences and prayers 🙏.

  2. Betty Wheeler says

    August 3, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    My Sincere Condolences To The Entire Family!! 💪🏽🙏🏽💪🏽♥️👆🏽🫵🏽All

  3. Bobbie/Beverly Reynolds says

    August 4, 2023 at 1:06 am

    Will/LeLar, sorry for your loss

  4. Donald Ellsworth says

    August 4, 2023 at 11:32 am

    SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS I KNOW WHAT’S YOUR GOING THROUGH I LOST MY DAUGHTER IN 04, MAY GOD BOTH OF YOU DONALD ELLSWORTH 920-599-1951

  5. Teresa Jenkins says

    August 4, 2023 at 11:48 am

    Iam so very, very sorry about the passing of your dear daughter and my dear friend. I will never have the words to explain the loss and how we all feel about losing Lesa. Lesa will forever be in our hearts, and we will cherish her memory for a lifetime. I love you Will and Lelar and the Beadles Family.

  6. Monica Taylor (Evans ) says

    August 4, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    RIP my friend you will be missed but never forgotten we grew up together just like family. love you always.

  7. Chantel Jackson says

    August 4, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    Condolences to the family May the lord give strength and peace during this difficult tike, Rest easy Lesa.

  8. Godfrey& Tara Campbell says

    August 4, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    My condolences and prayers to The Beadles family. I been knowing Lesa since SC Johnson school. We will continue to keep your family and friends in our prayers.

  9. Debra Turner & Family says

    August 4, 2023 at 9:11 pm

    MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU. LESA WILL BE MISSES. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

  10. Dr. Charles C Jones says

    August 5, 2023 at 9:19 am

    Condolences to Will and Lelar I pray that God comforts your heart during this time of bereavement. Charles from Waxdale Lesa and I attended Case High School together she was a beautiful person. God Bless

  11. Anonymous says

    August 5, 2023 at 9:27 am

    Lelar and Will… I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Hoping time and memories will ease your pain 💕

  12. Sandra Nielsen says

    August 5, 2023 at 9:29 am

    Lelar and Will. Please accept my sincere apologies in the passing of your daughter.

  13. Carmon Phillips says

    August 5, 2023 at 9:31 am

    LESA WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY😪❤🙏🙏❤

  14. Linda Ivy says

    August 5, 2023 at 10:58 am

    Sending my deepest condolences to your family, praying for strength and healing of your broken hearts during your time of grieving. Linda (Hinton) Ivy

  15. Mike & Becki Welter says

    August 5, 2023 at 7:44 pm

    Will and Lelar we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

  16. Scott L Kirby says

    August 5, 2023 at 7:53 pm

    My deepest sympathy to the Beadles family.🙏

  17. Mae Tucker Williams says

    August 5, 2023 at 8:07 pm

    My sincere condolences to the Beadles Family. I’m praying for your strength during this difficult time.

  18. Sherine Meeks says

    August 5, 2023 at 8:36 pm

    My heartfelt condolences to Beadles family may God comfort u in your time of bereavement!

  19. WOODY says

    August 5, 2023 at 10:41 pm

    It’s hard putting into words what this lose feels like.. I’ve been knowing Lesa since I was like 14.. One of the first person I met when I went to Mitchell..Was lucky enough to spend a little time with her this year and she was just as happy to see me as I was to see her.. U will DEFINITELY be missed and NEVER forgotten.. Rest Easy Lesa..❤️❤️❤️

  20. WOODY says says

    August 5, 2023 at 10:43 pm

    It’s hard putting into words what this lose feels like.. I’ve been knowing Lesa since I was like 14.. One of the first person I met when I went to Mitchell..Was lucky enough to spend a little time with her this year and she was just as happy to see me as I was to see her.. U will DEFINITELY be missed and NEVER forgotten.. Rest Easy Lesa..❤️❤️❤️

  21. Vance Witherspoon Jr says

    August 5, 2023 at 10:59 pm

    Sorry for your praying for the family

  22. Tony Oliver says

    August 6, 2023 at 11:28 am

    I want 2 give my deepest love and condolences 2 papa will kill and 2 lelar Beadles on the lost if lesa my sister that I have none 4 a very long time.. she was like the sister I never had.. we created so many memories together threw or time n knowing each other.. and will and lelar was like the parents that kids would dream of having as their own.. lesa had a smile that would light up a room and a personality that was as bigg as her heart.. I was fortunate enough 2 c her a few wks ago and c n that smile 1 more time and tell her I love her but didn’t no it would b the last time.. LOVE U GUYS PAPA WILL KILL AND LELAR ♥️🙏🏿🙏🏿.. LOVE ALWAYS BIGG SNOOP DOGG..

  23. Brandon Perkins says

    August 6, 2023 at 10:25 pm

    I love you Tee Tee I will miss you Rest up ❤️

  24. Jonathan Mosley says

    August 6, 2023 at 10:50 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss! Lesa will be dearly missed. She was a very dear friend of mine! Condolences to the family!RIP!

  25. Gracie Witherspoon says

    August 7, 2023 at 9:20 am

    ⚘️I am truly sorry for your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with the family , and I pray that you find peace🕊

  26. Tammi McCright says

    August 7, 2023 at 5:21 pm

    You are on my heart and in my prayers.

  27. Joanne Tucker-Powell says

    August 8, 2023 at 12:27 am

    My condolences to the Beadles family. RIP Lesa 🙏..

  28. Mr. John (Phynell) Branch says

    August 8, 2023 at 10:17 am

    Mr. and Mrs. Beatles, thank you for beautiful daughter to share with all of us. May God continue to wrap his loving arms your family. Lesa you will missed by many and love. Much love and Respect. Mr. John (Phynell) Branch

  29. Charlie house says

    August 8, 2023 at 8:43 pm

    Love u my girl

  30. Ramona Drane says

    August 8, 2023 at 10:50 pm

    My condolences to my Family the Beadles Family love you all and God bless you all

  31. Kimberly Allen and family says

    August 9, 2023 at 10:11 am

    Sending prayers and condolences to my aunt and uncle, also to Lesa’s son and her siblings, look to God from where your/our help comes from. Thank you Lord for loaning us Lesa for the lifetime that we shared with her. Praying for you all God bless.

  32. Tony (Tracy) snoop Oliver says

    August 9, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    My condolences gose out 2 the Beadles family.. Lesa will b truly mist.. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  33. Sam&Mickey says

    August 10, 2023 at 10:35 am

    Oh you guys we are do sorry. We love you both so much. Any thing we can do. Anything.

  34. Marcia & Jeff Techert, Elizabeth Techert, Ken Horton, Brian & Amy Techert says

    August 10, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    Dear Dear LeLar,Wil, and Family. Words can not express our sorrow in the loss of your Beautiful Daughter Lesa. Always enjoyed her company and sparkling personality. It’s very hard for us to understand, but God must of had a special assignment that only Lesa could fill. May the support, love, and caring of family and friends get you through this difficult time.

  35. Marcia & Jeff Techert says

    August 10, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    Dear Dear LeLar,Wil &Family,
    We would like to express our Deepest Sympathy in the passing of your Beautiful Daughter Lesa. Enjoyed her laughter and sparkling personality. It’s hard to understand and except why God would call her home at such a young age, but God must of had a special assignment that only Lesa could fill. May the memories of Lesa that Family and Friends share with you help you get through this difficult time.

  36. Terri Biles Williams says

    August 11, 2023 at 9:28 am

    My condolences go out to your family. So sorry to hear about Lesa’s passing.she will be missed. God Bless❤️

  37. Lyn D says

    August 12, 2023 at 1:27 pm

    My prayers go out to God for the family.. my memories of Lesa was that she always had a smile on her face…and she is still smiling in the presence of the Lord .

  38. Bobbie and Beverly Reynolds says

    August 12, 2023 at 3:26 pm

    Our prayers and condolences go out to the entire family. We love you and may God bless you and strengthen you during this time.. RIHIP Lesa

  39. Resa B says

    August 12, 2023 at 6:31 pm

    My condolences to the family, Lesa was a beautiful person and this is so sad to hear.

  40. Larry Vance says

    August 13, 2023 at 7:41 am

    LeLar and Will, I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray that your strength and faith will bring you comfort and peace. Such a beautiful young lady was called home and there’s a new shining star in the heavens tonight!

  41. Charlie Meininger says

    August 13, 2023 at 8:18 am

    Will and LeLar, so sorry to learn of the passing of your daughter Lesa..My deepest condolences to the entire Beadles family.

  42. Janet Mitchell (Mrs. William) says

    August 13, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God comfort you with the many wonderful memories you shared.

  43. Jeanne & Bob O'Brien says

    August 13, 2023 at 4:22 pm

    Lela, Will and family our deepest condolences. We will pray for you as you continue through this difficult time.

  44. Marco Celeste says

    August 13, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    Will
    So sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter.My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

  45. Loretta Brownlee-Henderson says

    August 14, 2023 at 9:31 am

    My condolence and prayers go out to your family.

  46. Deb Munch says

    August 16, 2023 at 9:01 pm

    Will and Lelar: so sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter Lesa.
    May her memories bring you comfort.

  47. Michele Lee Offord says

    August 17, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    RIP and deepest condolences to the Beadles Family. Lesa was a wonderful friend of mine and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

  48. Tami W says

    August 21, 2023 at 9:42 am

    Missing you Truly! Wishing I had more time with you, but God see’s a better LIFE for you . He is our Alpha & Omega. What GOD says is SOLID! Know that you will be MISSED and ALWAYS LOVED!!

  49. Candace Ingram Tate says

    August 28, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    My sincere condolences to the Beadles family.

  50. Joyce Smith says

    October 21, 2023 at 7:34 pm

    Sorry for your loss, praying for family.

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