Beverly Neal Sullivan Rowles Gouldman

Beverly Neal Sullivan Rowles Gouldman

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Gouldman, 77, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Beverly was loved by her family. She was devoted to her family, friends, and career. She loved holidays, especially Christmas time. She prided herself on her baking, and her sugar cookies were legendary. She was a kind, sweet, generous person who loved spending time with her family and friends.

Beverly retired from a 36-year career at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Headquarters as a NT-6 Administrative/Technical Specialist. At her retirement on January 3, 2003, she was presented with the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Prior to working at NSWC Headquarters, Beverly was the Budget Officer for NSWC Dahlgren for several years. She also received numerous awards during her time at Dahlgren. She graduated from Stafford High School in 1965, Smithdeal-Massey Business College in 1966, Germanna Community College in 1979, and Mary Washington College in 1984.

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Sheri Renee Rowles Makely of Fredericksburg; son, Michael Grayson Rowles Gouldman (Amy) of Glen Allen; five grandchildren, Katelyn Day (Christian), Jason Shepherd, Grayson Gouldman, Charlie Gouldman, and Cate Gouldman; and partner, Lawrence Dabbs.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Mervin Arthur Sullivan and Mary Marie Elizabeth Herman Sullivan of Fredericksburg; and husband, Emmett Grayson Rowles.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Children's Hospital.

An online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.