Obituaries of Henry Co, MO LAKE, Essie Myrtle BEASLEY 1904-1993 Parsons Creek Cemetery, Linn Co, MO Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Essie Myrtle Lake, 88, Harrisonville, passed away Monday, February 22, 1993 at Camden Health Center in Harrisonville. She was born June 27, 1904 in Brotherton, Tennessee, the daughter of Willis Alfred and Clara Belle (Tallant) Beasley. She was married to John H. Lake who preceded her in death. for many years, Mrs. Lake lived in Independence, where she worked as a nurses aide until 1955. From 1955 until 1985 she owned and operated the Wanta-Linga Resort in Warsaw. She had lived in Harrisonville since 1985. She was a member of the Warsaw United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter of Warsaw. She leaves one brother, Major Beasley, Easton, Mo.; one sister, Nora M. Hallar, Holden; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and burial were Wednesday, February 24, 1993 at Parson's Creek Cemetery near Meadville, Mo.