Karen Beasley Stargel

CLAXTON: Karen Beasley Stargel passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, at home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Karen was born in Claxton, Ga on August 23, 1959, to Delmas and Carrie Brewton Beasley. She graduated from Claxton high school class of 1977. She then graduated from Armstrong State University as a dental hygienist and worked as a hygienist until 1996. She then worked for Versatile Equipment Co for 30 years.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Delmas and Carrie Brewton Beasley.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Terry Stargel. Her step children Dana (Fallon) Stargel, William "Bill" Stargel, Heather (Eric) Short, and April Dale. Grandchildren, Trevor (Elizabeth) Stargel, Skyler Stargel, Jayda Leggett, Victoria Leggett, Asher Moore, Aria Short, and Alaina Short. Mason Carroll, Ansley Carroll, Myles Turner. Brothers Del (Cindy) Beasley, John Beasley, and sister Elizabeth (Ron) Hallman. Nieces and nephews, Cassie Beasley, Kate Beasley, John (Katy) Beasley, Emily Beasley, Ellie Beasley, and a multitude of extended family and friends.

Karen was a wonderful wife, Mother, friend, and GK to all the grandkids and was loved by all who knew her.

A special acknowledgement to our north GA. Family, friends, and the brew crew.

A huge thank you to my sister Shirrie Kinsey for helping care for Karen so well.

VISITATION: Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

VISITATION and FUNERAL: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. and FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.

PALLBEARERS: Trevor Stargel, Skyler Stargel, John Beasley Jr., Justin Hall, Cory Stargel, Caleb Stargel.

BURIAL: Sikes Chapel Cemetery

REMEMBRANCES: Evans County C.A.R.E.S. P.O. Box 186, Claxton, Ga., 30417