Annette Suzette Saunders Beise

Annette Suzette Saunders Beise, age 65, of Mount Airy, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Born on November 30, 1960, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Annette was the beloved daughter of the late Richard Saunders and Betty Bell Trudeau Saunders.

Annette was a true people person—warm, kind, and effortlessly connecting with everyone she met. Her greatest joy in life was her family, whom she loved fiercely and without condition. She found peace and happiness in the outdoors, especially while spending time in the Georgia mountains, where she felt most at home.

She is survived by her loving children: sons Shane Curtis Beise (Stacey) and Trevor BeauDean Smith, and daughter Stevi DeAnna Smith. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Carsen James Harrington and Rylee Nicole Harrington. Annette is also survived by her brothers Ricky Saunders and Robert Saunders; sisters Victoria McMurry and Joan Taft; her uncle David Saunders; and her former husband, Bradley Allen Beise.

Annette’s warmth, laughter, and genuine love for others will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and the many lives she touched with her caring heart.

No formal services are scheduled at this time.

An online guest registry is available for the family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.