Dorothy Ruth Beighley, age 86, of Lewes, DE formerly of Milford, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home.

Dorothy was born in Waynesville, Missouri on April 29, 1938 daughter of the late Nicholas Baasch and the late Irene Pearl (Rickerson) Baasch.

Dorothy was a master gardener and enjoyed her time outdoors.  She also loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Beighley, a daughter, Theresa Simmons, a grandson Bruce Beighley, and three sisters, Kathy Baasch, Carol Baasch and Linda Blessing.  Dorothy is survived by her five children, Rhonda Guzewicz, Michael Beighley (Elise), Tina Hanulik, Mary Outten (Drew) and Dorothy Garrety (Mark); three sisters, Mary Masters, Patricia Bradley and Kathleen Barnes and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The interment will take place at 11 AM on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.