Ginger Renee Beale

In the midst of her 62nd birthday celebration, The Lady, The Legend, Ginger Renee Beale (Dukes) received a summons from God calling her home. She was born Ginger Renee Wise in St. Louis, Missouri the older of two daughters. She attended elementary school there then came to Baltimore graduating from Edmonson High. Her mom Celestine would soon die from a form of cancer as Ginger reached the age of 14. Ginger and her sister Carolyn Wise would be reared by their Grandparents Priestly and Diana Dukes in the Sharp/Leadenhall community. Ginger would go on to take various college courses. Her working experiences ranged from many years at the Social Security Administration to lastly as the Head Shop Steward of University Parking Attendants Union. She heartily enjoyed the latter. In Feb 1970 Ginger married Randolph Beale Sr. The Beale family worshipped with extended family members at Ebenezer AME Church. Family gatherings with good food were her joy and of course, he Dukes Family Reunion. Ginger’s trademark phrase was “Praise the Lord” and “Call the Police.” After the tragic death of her oldest son Harold she became actively involved with several organizations whose mission was to prevent violence and support mothers and victims of violent crimes. Mothers in Charge and the Black Men Identity project are two of them just to name a few. Ginger’s message was broadcast on TV and published in various articles. She became known to many officials and agencies throughout MD and DC because of her relentless efforts. For the past ten years Ginger has served as a Missionary in the Ministry of her church Reach Out to Help You Worldwide Ministry. Her testimony is winning souls for Christ! Gone but never forgotten, Ginger leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Rangeree Powe (Beale) and Dawnyell Taylor (Beale); one son, Randolph Beale Jr. She was preceded in death by her eldest son Harold Robinson Jr. She is also survived by her only sibling, Carolyn Black (Wise); twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one son-in-law; one brother-in-law; one nephew; four nieces; companion, Donald Riddick; and generations of cousins and relatives with the Dukes bloodline and countless friends.

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Ginger Renee Beale

October 4, 1950 - October 6, 2012