Of Jackson, MI passed away at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, Florida on July 1, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on July 15, 1928 to Mariel Stigen and Leroy Morse. She met her sweetheart in high school, Robert Sharpe, and they were wed for 54 years and until his passing in 2004. Beverly enjoyed reading, knitting, and feeding the wild birds. Beverly was fashionable and an expert in etiquette- offering advice to her grandkids, but only when asked. Earlier in her life, she enjoyed traveling to tropical destinations and she and Robert renewed their vows on a Hawaii Cruise. She loved her family very much, and always had a special place in her heart for children. At one point, she was caring for 18 children from her home- one of whom will stand as a pallbearer in her Funeral Service. Beverly moved to Florida the year of her 90th birthday, and enjoyed the last 5 years of her life as an extended vacation. She had a generous, kind, and warm spirit and touched the lives of many who will hold her dearly in their hearts forever.
Beverly is survived by her children, Sherry (Dale), Suzi (Tom), Bob (Margaret), and Brian; grand children, Kristin (Art), Kimberly (Jonathan), Keith, Tommy (Maria), Kasey, Sarah (Matthew), Andy (Shane), Michael, Suzie (Chris), Seth, and Hannah; great grandchildren, Peyton, Zackary, Olivia, Lauren, Jackson, Kaeden, Raegen, Kendall, Wren, Thomas, Christopher, and Alistar; and great-great-grandchildren, Willow, Timothy, and a baby girl on the way. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and parents.
A visitation will be held at Burden & Patience- Montgomery Funeral home Monday July 8, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held the following day at 12:00 pm, with a graveside service to follow at the Oak Chapel at Roseland Memorial Gardens, and lastly she will be laid to rest next to her husband. In lieu of flowers, please consider offering a donation to St. Jude’s Children Hospital in Beverly’s memory.
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