Rita Ann Beane

Rita Beane ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Loflin Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Mar. 16, 2026.Rita Ann Beane, 83, passed away on March 15, 2026 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.Rita was born on June 14, 1942 in Chuckey, TN to parents Tom and Addie Painter Mathes. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and worked for a few years as a teacher at Ramseur Elementary, later spending time at home raising her children. Later in life, she worked at Big Deal Shoes, finishing her career as a CNA at Randolph Health and Rehab in Asheboro. Mrs. Beane was a faithful member of Cool Springs Baptist Church in Franklinville where she served as the church pianist as well as the secretary and treasurer. Rita loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. In her free time, Rita enjoyed gardening, working with her flowers, traveling with her family, and playing with her dogs Sadie and Ellie. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Mathes.Mrs. Beane is survived by her husband of 58 years, Erman Beane of the home; children, Carla Davis and husband Jason of Asheboro, Craig Beane and wife Meghann of Franklinville, and Chris Beane and wife Andrea of Archdale; Grandchildren, Reese Davis, Aubree Davis, Trevor Beane and wife Hailey, Tyler Beane, Zack Beane and wife Vanessa, Aubrie Goodman, and Jaxon Goodman; brother, Terry Mathes and wife Kathy of Bristol, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Cool Springs Baptist Church with Rev. John Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, March 19, 2026 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Loflin Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County or to the ALS Foundation in Elizabethton, TNThe family would like like to express a special thanks to North Pointe Assisted Living in Archdale as well as the Randolph Hospice House, particularly Michelle and Tiesha for the care that they had shown Mrs. Beane during her illness.Online condolences can be made at www.loflinfuneralservice.com.Loflin Funeral Home of Ramseur is serving the Beane family.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.