Debra Beasley Owner Danville IN ‘Beasley’s Orchard’ Dies At 66

DANVILLE, IN. (THECOUNT) — Debra Beasley, the owner of popular Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Indiana, has died, the business said on Facebook Wednesday. She was 66.

The orchard is a known for pumpkin and apple picking, corn mazes and other holiday festivities in the community.

Debra and her late husband John were responsible for building the farm, the post said. The couple ran the business for 36 years until 2018 when their son took over, reports WTHR.

Debbie loved to run the barn market, and she was responsible for the farm’s popular fall festival weekends.

The orchard said business would continue, honoring Debra the best way they know how: “by continuing to be stewards of our land and serving our customers.”

“It is with incredible sadness that we have to share some very difficult news with our Beasley’s Orchard Community today. Our longtime owner, Debra Beasley, has passed away at the age of 66. Debra, or Debbie, as her friends knew her, along with her late husband, John, were responsible for building the amazing farm that we have today. We all have them to thank for the countless memories that have been made at our family farm. Debbie was especially passionate about running our barn market, and without her, our wonderful retail space would never exist. She was also instrumental in the creation and development of our fall festival weekends, which so many of you enjoy so much. Debbie and John ran the farm together for 36 years until passing the torch to their son in 2018. Thanks to the amazing foundation that has been built, we will honor Debbie in the best way that we know how: by continuing to be stewards of our land and serving our customers, whom Debbie loved so much. Thank you all for your love and support during this extremely difficult time.”

A cause of death was not provided.

Geo quick facts: Danville is a town in Center Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,001 at the 2010 census, up from 6,418 at the 2000 census. In 2018 the estimated population was 9,922. The town is the county seat of Hendricks County – Wikipedia.