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1940
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2020
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Beverly Saye Obituary
A native of Athens, Ga., Mrs. Saye was the daughter of the late James Lester McLeroy Sr. and Frances Olivia Doster McLeroy. She was a lifelong devoted Christian with a true servant's heart for her family, friends, and anyone she could help. She joyfully served her Lord and Church by working with the youth, visiting and taking food to people in need, singing in the choir, and faithfully helping with any activity of the church. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and gardening, and was a member of the Ray's United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, Chris Saye and wife, Beth; brothers, Wayne McLeroy and Mike McLeroy; sisters, Glenda Thomas and Judy McLeroy; grandchildren, Kelly Knybel, Elizabeth Knybel, Cassidy Carson Gonzalez, Jamie Carson Corbett, Bonnie Carson Wood, Katy Collins, John Saye, Brooks Saye, Brantley Saye, and Ezekiel Saye; eight great-grandchildren (Delaney June Brewer); one great-great grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, David D. Saye Jr.; daughters, Pam Saye and Ginger Saye; brothers, James Lester McLeroy Jr. and Donald Steven McLeroy; and sister, Gloria McLeroy Bell.
Honorary Pallbearers are John Saye, Brantley Saye, Chris Collins, Michael McLeroy, Chuck Wood, Jamie Corbett, Israel Gonzalez, and Kelly Knybel.
Special thanks to her caregivers from Oconee Area Home Care Services: Cherry Brown, Minnie Darden, Annie Bennett, Millicent Khasiana, and Compassionate Care Hospice.
Private graveside services will be held with Reverend Jerry Varnado officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Ray's United Methodist Church, 1521 Ray's Church Road, Bishop, GA 30621; or Extra Special People, P.O. Box 615, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
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Bill Jones
April 13, 2020
Every time Patty and I met Beverly we immediately recognized what a wonderful and pleasant person she was. Our condolences to her family .
Bill and Patty Jones
Greer Madden
April 8, 2020
So sorry to see this. I loved Beverly! She was a regular at my shop & when we we werent busy she & I would sit down & have wonderful talks. What a fine lady she was. God bless you Beverly.
April 7, 2020
I was in school with Beverly and she was a class beauty on the inside as well as the outside. I was in Gloria's class. I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to her family.
Allen Johnson
Brenda Walraven
April 7, 2020
As long as I have known Beverly it was very evident that she was a strong woman of faith. She loved her Lord and Savior. The smile on her face and the twinkle in her eyes reflected the love of Jesus in her heart. She had a laugh that made everyone smile. She was absolutely beautiful inside and out. She will truly be missed.
Birdie
April 6, 2020
Beverly. She never met a stranger! She always had a smile on her face, a twinkle in her eye, and an outpouring of love and joy in her heart for others. Yep. That pretty much sums it up. Although I could go on and on if space and time permitted. Ahh, I miss her already. Oh, listen carefully, and you just might hear her laughing at something funny Jesus said!
Bernstein Funeral Home
April 6, 2020
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