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Beverly Flowers Obituary

Flowers Beverly Sue Flowers, born October 17, 1948 in Columbus, OH entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2013. She attended East High School and The Ohio State University, and retired as an Administrative Assistant from the State of Ohio in 2008 after 32.5 years of service. She held membership in A Quality of Sharing, Inc., The Junior League, and numerous animal rights organizations. She was widely known for her support to scholarship giving. A lifelong lover of music, Beverly played the violin and was the lead singer of the R&B group, The Stage Corporation, and wrote, performed and produced faith-filled songs. She is preceded in death by father and mother William B. and Daisy M. Flowers and twin brother Robert H. Flowers. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Omer Ibrahim; son, Tarek Ibrahim, step-son, Bashar (Gabrielle) Ibrahim of EI Paso, TX; sisters, Dr. Melzia Flowers, Southfield, MI, Dr. Hazel Flowers, Alice (Jack Marchbanks) Flowers of Columbus, OH; brother, William C. Flowers of Hilliard, OH; mother-in-law, Fawzia Elzoobair; brother-in-law, Mohamed (Habab) Ibrahim; sisters-in-law, Shadia (Salama) Ibrahim, and Dr. Nahid (Dr. Khalid) Ibrahim; nieces, Belynne Poore of Lansdale, PA, and April Thornton of Raleigh, NC; and other loving relatives and friends. A memorial scholarship has been established in Beverly's honor at the Achieving Standards Of Excellence Foundation (ASOEF) , 1233 S. James Road, Suite A, Columbus, OH 43227. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long ST. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2013.

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John Wayne Dillard

February 28, 2013

On behalf of the Dillard family we like to express our sincere sympathy on the passing of Beverly, our prayers are extended to the family.

Joyce Saulsbery-Dennis

February 22, 2013

My heart was deeply saddened to learn of Bev's passing. I always considered the Flowers family as my family. I love you all and think of you often. Love and prayers for you all.

Rita, James, Alicia and Austin Johnson

February 21, 2013

Ms. Bev was a shining light here on earth and I know that the heavenly choir is now even more angelic and lively since she has joined. Each time that she is thought of a smile touches my face and a fond memory warms my heart. Thank you Lord and her family for sharing her with us. We were blessed and better just because she was in our lives. May God comfort, guide and strengthen you.

Phyllis Carpenter

February 18, 2013

Melzia, so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. You may not remember me but we attended EHS together. I remember the little family store on the corner of Long and Ohio. My maiden name was Phyllis Latham. May God bless you and your family.

Ivy Amos

February 18, 2013

Omer, hatcher and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. our prayers are with you.

Phillip Gleaves

February 15, 2013

Omar,
I worked at the Taurus Realty building with you and Bev and attended EHS with Bev. I now the closeness and love you and her had for each other and know that she will be sadly missed. May GOD
Bless you and your family. My prays are with you.

Linda Brown

February 15, 2013

My sincere sympathy is extended to the family. May God bless your family at this time of bereavement. (I knew Beverly through Billy,April& Linda) She will be sadly missed.

fran frazier

February 14, 2013

Beverly you were the heart of A Quality of Sharing. Your jokes, laughter and Light will be remembered by all of us. We are incredibly sad and yet thankful that you are with God. We send our love and deep sympathy to Omar, Tarik and your family.

February 14, 2013

You have my deepest sympathy! Sorry to hear about Beverly.
--Barbara Yarborough and Family

Victoria Cook-Thomas

February 14, 2013

Condolences,Omar,Tarek,and Family.Beverly will be missed by our EHSG Group she was a very important part of our group.She made each of us feel so very special,and all the time she was the special one.

Jackie Smith

February 14, 2013

My condolences to the family.

February 14, 2013

To Omar and family of Bev. I was very sadden to here of the passing of such a sweet person. We shared so many memories at our last class reunion. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Sharon E. Hawkins, Class of 1966

John Gallagher

February 14, 2013

I knew and worked with Beverly for more than 20 years. She even spoke at my retirement dinner. She was bright, witty, lovely, and a great friend as well as colleague. I will miss her greatly.

Jan Joyner

February 14, 2013

To Alice and Her Family,
The Presence of
The Lord is with you now
and will be with you
always.
You are in my
thoughts and prayers.

Janice Renee Joyner ( Jan )

Beverly, High School Girls' Christmas Party 2012

Patricia Thompson

February 14, 2013

May God bless family and friends. I loved your smile and your friendship in our High School Girl group. I will miss you.

Francine Embry Ashe

February 13, 2013

Bev was touchingly fun loving. Even when we sang at serious events, Bev would find something to laugh and joke about. She will be missed. My prayers are with the family.

Irene Mathis

February 13, 2013

To the Flowers family and friends, it is with sadness that I reahe's out the passing of Beverly. I just want to send my condolences and prayers to all of you. May God carry you through the days ahead.

Deanna Brown-Edwards

February 13, 2013

Dearest cousin....you will be greatly missed! Only God knows His plans for you...No more suffering here on earth because He needed you home. Prayers out to you Omer & Tarek. I love you & GOD BLESS!!!!

February 13, 2013

BELOVED FAMILY OF BEVERLY, I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF HER PASSING. SHE WAS A CARING AND SENSITIVE LADY WHO LOVED HER FAMILY,(WONDERFUL MOTHER TO TAREK) FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY. SHE SHOWED SUCH KINDNESS AND INSIGHT DURING A CHALLENGING TIME WHICH I SHALL NEVER FORGET. PRAYERS WILL CONTINUE TO BE SAID FOR YOUR COMFORT.
LOVE AND GOD'S BLESSINGS-- AGNES PATRICK JENNINGS

Aisha Saunders-Thurston

February 13, 2013

Beverly will be missed by all that knew her. I always said that she had a voice like an angel, now she sings with the Heavenly Host! I cherish the memories of her singing at my wedding and our times together in Quality of Sharing. Remember she would tilt her head and smile as she ,said "Thank God for Jesus". My prayers are with her family.

Aisha Saunders-Thurston

Renata Harrs

February 13, 2013

I use to work with Bev at the state of Ohio she was a wonderful woman who always had kinds words to say. May God Bless you and your family. Renata Harris

Nannie (Coulter) Sharpe

February 13, 2013

I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Bev's passing. I went to High School with her and kept in touch when I moved here to Virginia through the E.H.S. Girls' get togethers. Such a beautiful,funny,intelligent and wonderful person. To her family my prayers are with you. God has another angel to play the violin and sing in His heavenly choir. Rest in Peace my Sister,your place is in Heaven now. Here on earth we have no continuing place,but in Heaven there is Eternity.I know God has already welcomed you as His Good and Faithful servant. Love you,always

February 13, 2013

I will miss Beverly I am very saddened of her passing. I met Bev at the Christian Science Church.. Bev was an outstanding Christian and I know she is with God! Condolences to her family
Peace be with Bev and Peace be with all of you!

Love.
Diana Duviviere

Lorraine Jones

February 13, 2013

To the family; I miss her so very much already. Bev was an 'East High Girl' and never missed one of our outings. She had a gift that made anyone she met feel very special. May God bless Omar, Tarek, and the rest of the family.

loretta and toni zabonik-bernaiche

February 13, 2013

my daughter and i will miss you what a lovely person and friend, also my love too your son and husband,,till we meet again!!!

Wilhelmina Turner

February 13, 2013

I offer my prayers and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of one of the sweetest and most thoughtful women I have ever met. Your work family will truly miss you.

February 13, 2013

Omar & Tarek, I am so sadden to hear of Bev's passing. She was a wonderful person and a wonderful friend. My condolences to the family, her wonderful smile & sense of humor will truly be missed. Tonya Crouch & Family.

Kathy McCutcheon

February 13, 2013

To Alice And The Family. I was sadden to hear of the lose of your sister. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

McCutcheon Family

James E Norvet Sr

February 13, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dennis McGee

February 13, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Beverly's passing. She was a great person and her wonderful personality will be sorely missed.

Elouise Walker

February 13, 2013

To the family, I am praying for and with you and hope your sorrow is helped by knowing I loved her too and I grieve with you. Beverly will be sorely missed.I love her still. She is my friend. Until we meet in the hereafter I say so long.

Linda Tillman

February 13, 2013

To Alice and the Family,

I was saddened to hear about Beverly's passing. May God be with you and bring you peace during this difficult time.

Linda C. Tillman

Jackie Johnson

February 13, 2013

There will be an empty place each time we EHS girls get together; I miss you. To the family, you are in our hearts and prayers.

Shirley Goins

February 13, 2013

Beverly, you will be sorely missed by the HSGs. We have shared many fond memories over the years at our outings. Our prayers go out to her family and friends. RIP Bev.

Jewell Blanchard-Patrick

February 13, 2013

I met Beverly through a friend, and from the moment I met her she was always a "Jewel". Our lost & Heaven's gain.

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