Beverly Joan Hayes

Beverly Hayes, 92, of Largo, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2025, to be reunited with the love of her life.
Born December 31, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, she later moved to Kearny, New Jersey, to begin married life and raise a family. Beverly worked her entire career as a bookkeeper at the Ben Franklin "five and dime," Franklin Plastics and for Doreen A Catanio, CPA. She later relocated to Largo, Florida where she devoted her time to volunteering and giving back to the Palm Hill and St. Paul UMC communities.
She took great pride in her family and her home, welcoming loved ones with warmth and grace. A true lady of impeccable manners, she cherished etiquette and the small details that made everything feel more special. She possessed a steady strength, deep courage, and unwavering determination to the very end.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, George Wesley Hayes Sr.; and is survived by her sons Jeffrey Sr. (Kathy) and George (Laurie); six grandchildren - Jennifer Stephens (Eric), Karen Hanrahan (Jason), Sharon Brown, Jeffrey Hayes Jr., Kristen McGrogan (Michael) and Christopher Hayes (fiancé, Brooke Lorup); and eleven great grandchildren - Michael Jr., Kayla, Connor, Daniel, Thomas, Tyler, Brynn, Liam, Devin, Owen, and Emma. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Shank, and her cousin, Becky Widdick.
In keeping with her wishes, a private cremation will be held and there will be no public services. The family will gather privately to celebrate her life.