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Beverly Beaver Obituary
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 23, at Morrison Funeral Home, Cherokee. A graveside service will follow, with her children officiating.
Family and friends are welcome to celebrate her life at a wake immediately after the funeral at the home of Beverly and Billy Beaver.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris Marie Inman and Walter D. Inman Jr.
Beverly is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, Billy Ray Beaver; daughter, Badiema Beaver Waldrep, son-in-law, Roger Waldrep, grandsons, Braden and Bryce Waldrep, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; son, Brant DeBruit Beaver, daughter-in-law, Jana Parris Beaver, and granddaughter, Rebecca Beaver, of Sheffield, Ala.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Dale Thomason, Jerry Barnes, Larry Barnes, Gene Davis, Mike Thomason and Truman Montgomery, all of whom were cousins to Beverly.
Beverly was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Her career as a New York Times best-selling author gave her many adoring fans the world over. Her vibrant personality, passion for life and love of her family is unsurpassed.
Her great beauty both inside and out was unquestionable with a heart always open and full of love. She was the epitome of a true Southern lady who was loved and admired by all who knew her.
The family asks that donations be made to the Barton Cemetery Fund in her honor.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
May 18, 2011
God has a beautiful new angel, who left far before she should have. I loved to sit in the sun and read her written words, I could feel and heard every thing she wrote about. My heart goes out to all of her friends and family...it is ironic I found out today 18 May about her passing, it is has been one year to the day since my Grandmother unexpected passing. Hugs and love to all of her family, she will soar freely and as long as you keep her memories in your heart she will never be truly gone.
Thomasina buckner
April 28, 2011
Am very sorry to hear about your loss. I loved all her books and will miss her greatly. Thanks for sharing her with me through her books.
Thomasina & Leonard Buckner
Maudeen Wachsmith
April 25, 2011
I am sorry so to hear of Beverly's sudden passing. I treasure the times we spent together. She was one of a kind and adored by many.
BB and I at a booksigning.
Gail Froelich
April 25, 2011
Although I have not seen BB in years, at one time we were the best of friends. With sadness I heard of her passing. May she rest in the hand of God. My sympathy to the family she so dearly loved.
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Sam and Barbara Bange
April 25, 2011
Badiema and Brant, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a true southern lady and we are grateful to have known her. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Sharon Richardson
April 24, 2011
I really loved Beverly! And i will miss her very much coming into the post office. She was always smiling and made my day! I still can't believe she is gone
April 23, 2011
Dear Billy, Badeima, Brant and family,
I was shocked to learn of your loss of Beverly. She was a delight! I am so sorry I can not be there to express my sympathy in person, but Steve and I are in Mobile helping out with our grandchildren. My heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am a cousin on the Inman side. Love, Linda Davis Godfrey
Carolyn Nash
April 23, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved it
because she wrote about our area a lot.
When reading her books about the area, I
could see things so well in my mind's eye. God bless and keep you all in His love.
Carolyn Nash
Wendy Corsi Staub
April 23, 2011
Billy, Badiema & Roger, Brant & Jana, and of course, Braden, Bryce and Becca, the lights of her life--My heavy heart and prayers are with all of you at this terrible time. I'm so sorry and wish I could offer comfort and support in person. I was honored to be Beverly's first editor (Yankee Lover), co-author, and longtime friend. I'll write soon to share my fondest memories of the many long talks we had over the years about all of you. She worshiped you all and I know that she is with you still. God bless you all. With love and sympathy, Wendy Corsi Staub
Shirley Simchik
April 23, 2011
I will miss her and her wonderful books. We emailed for a while and we were together at a UNA luncheon last year. I had no idea she was gone.My thoughts go out to her family
Percy Posey
April 23, 2011
Brant and Jana, my heart goes out to you both, and to your family.
Melissa Fisher
April 23, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Beverly's passing. I never had the chance to meet her but I feel as if I did just through her wonderful books. She was a very gifted writer. Beverly was very inspirational to me and my writing. But she has left a legacy for other writers to be inspired by. I know that you all are hurting, but I hope that all your wonderful memories will bring you comfort. I will keep praying and thinking of all of you. God Bless.
April 23, 2011
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Moore Family
John Futrell
April 23, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 23, 2011
Dear family, No words I can say right now will help the pain and sorrow you are feeling at this time.I just wanted to let yall know our thoughts and prayers are with yall.God and family are the only things that will help at this time.Just lean on Him and them.So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Randy Beaver and family.
Vicky Bolton
April 23, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Craig Conley
April 23, 2011
Badiema and Brant, my name is Craig Conley DHS c/o '90. I Remember when your mom would sub. when I was in school. I am so sorry about her passing.
You'll be in my prayers.
The Staff of Morrison Funeral Home
April 23, 2011
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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