Beverly Jane Sullivan
Beverly Jane Sullivan
Obituary
Guest Book
Beverly Sullivan Obituary
March 4, 1927-July 5, 2025
Beverly J Sullivan, 98, passed away peacefully on July 5,2025 in the care of Hospice at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. Born in Youngstown, Ohio to William E. and Ruth M. Lewis. She graduated from South High School and attended Kent State University. As a young girl some of her fondest memories included swimming and dancing at Idora Park along with bike riding and ice skating in Mill Creek Park.
Bev was a loving mother, an excellent homemaker and golfer. At one point she held the title of Women's Golf Champ at Tippecanoe Country Club in Canfield Ohio. She was also awarded the Title of Mrs. Santa Claus for her fundraising work with All Children's Hospital of St. Petersburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Ruth Lewis, her sister Margaret Welsh, and her husband of 60 years Jimmy Sullivan, whom she married in 1949.
Bev is survived by her two sons, Gary (Janet) & Terry (Ellen); two Grandchildren Ryan Sullivan (Kristina) & Patrick Sullivan (Ali); two step-grandchildren, Jennifer Stockard (Terry), and Christy Lewis (Nathaniel) and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind two nieces, Jill Welsh, Cathy Martin, and nephew Jimmy Welsh.
Bev was a special lady and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. If you so desire, Donations may be made to Hospice or a charity of your choice in her memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
Barbara Sadek and Greg DuFour
July 25, 2025
Our hearts go out to the family of our dear friend.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Janice Ferry
July 19, 2025
Gary, (Janet) Terry & (Ellen)
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother.
She was a dear friend for so many years.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Beverly Sullivan's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Beverly's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Beverly Sullivan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
