Beverley Jeanne Sousa

1940 - 2025

Beverly Jeanne Sousa was born in San Francisco, CA May 18, 1940 and died peacefully at home with her husband and her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel J and Bernice Graney, her sister, Mary Ellen Parrigon and her sons, Brian Sousa and Steven Loschke. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Sousa, her brother Daniel Graney and her children, Nancy Campbell (Mark), Michael Loschke, Patrick Loschke (Juli), Karen Henriquez (Nelson), Brian's wife Teresa and Stevens wife, Carrie. She found great joy in her six children and dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bev worked for nearly 30 years as a Realtor and Real Estate Broker in Modesto starting in 1977 when there were very few females in Real Estate. She helped many families get started in their first homes and others upgraded their homes as their family grew. She was highly respected by many for her work ethic and honesty.

She and Wayne loved to travel taking a cross-country trip together across the United States building great memories together. These were the early days of GPS so many times, they heard the familiar and frustrating "recalculating" directions as they pulled there fifth wheel around some treacherous routes that forced both of them to bite their tongue to avoid expressing their frustration in a less than helpful manner. This was the beauty of her relationship with Wayne, caring for one another during the good times and difficult times.

What grounded her more than anything was the faith they shared in Christ. She taught that faith to her children and shared her faith with anyone she encountered. This included groups at church or support groups she was involved in where she mentored many. It has been her faith that carried her through illness and bonded her to her husband and family. She will be missed by us all!