jean was a crazy kid. I remember the good times we had as kids she always took care of me.. we were friends a long times we went to school together at john b cary binford jr, high now the city of Richmond wants to turn it n to an arts school n we went to john marshall together high schoo ... she was a good crazy kid we welled loved I remember dad always smoking a cigar n jack her brother thought we were a little crazy. but she was well loved im staying at my daughters house n Richmond va.. at 1502 stony force dr. Henrico va 23228i feel like a part of me is gone been friends for 50 yrs my Kathy is 48 so its been a long time just found out that she had passed    louise boyce always bootie

I was a classmate  of Jean's at John Marshall High  School I am sorry to  hear of her passing.  I remember her as being a lot of fun.  I am  glad  we had a chance to catch up with her at the 50th reunion.She was very proud of her family and talked about them . May God hold her in his arms and bless her family,,,,,,    Respectfully  Barbara Williams Mechanicsville Virginia.

Beverly was a John Marshall High School (Richmond, VA) classmate and a distant cousin. I am sorry to hear of her passing.  She always talked about her wonderful family and I know her children and grandchildren will dearly miss her.
Doug Easter
Hoschton, GA

You are truly missed! We love you Aunt Jean!  Carolyn...Missy....and Amanda

May there be comfort for those who mourn in knowing you rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.  Thank you for raising a wonderful girl, Kimberly, who I had the pleasure of knowing in HS and now.  Surely angels lead you in.

All my love and prayers to your family. May God answer your prayers of comfort.

Our Memories of Bev  over the past twenty nine years are so varied ,but overall the laughter stands out.Bev is going to be missed by every one who ever knew her and had the pleasure of being in her company.She always had a kind word ,even thru the hard times .Her love of life and the giving of her self in helping others will always be remembered in her volunteering to do what ever it was that was needed.Bev was the go to gal.No one could make candy the way she did and she did enjoy her breakfast sandwich from McDonalds ,Bev and Chuck were Life members of the MBIA and just as Chuck is dearly missed so to will Beverly be.Rest in Peace Bev God has welcomed another angel to His Side.

I only knew Beverly for a short time but I will remember her fondly. I enjoyed getting to know her as well as her daughters. Prayers to her family and friends. Thank you for allowing me to care for her.

I had the pleasure of being Bev's dentists for the last seven years.  She was such a wonderful person.  We had the opportunity to make some special memories with her.  She was always so much fun.  She truly loved her children and her grandchildren.  Oh boy was she proud of them!   

We will miss her!  I hope your family finds peace in knowing how many lives Bev's positive energy touched.

Bon Voyage Jean....all will miss your positive energy!

Love Cindy Stinnett (Sharp)

A treasured member of the Michigan Depression Glass Society. Beverly's energy and enthusiasm will be missed!

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Beverly was such a beautiful person.  I will deeply miss her smile.  
Doreen from Michigan Depression Glass Society

Rest in peace, our very special doll maker, Beverly. We will always remember you for your smiles and generosity. You literally lit up every meeting or event that you attended. Memories of you will keep us laughing always. We sure loved you dearly and always will. Karen and Charlie Hayes

Rest in peace, Bev.  It was always such a joy to see you & share a few words of friendship at LCORI.  Your love of life and great personality always made us smile.  Our prayers & deepest sympathy to all of the Loftis Family members.  
With love, prayers, & deepest sympathy,
Lee & Angie Cossin

Whether it was you handing me cornbread &beans or me handing you pineapple upside down cake over the fence, we had many many wonderful meetings there. If that fence could talk, Lord above the stories it would tell. That fence will never be the same. I miss those days . I pray I can always remember  those days. I love you deeply and miss you soooo much.Your  forever backyard fence partner Barbara

She was truly a wonderful and talented person. She will be missed greatly. Love you Aunt Jean!

Well  Ms Beverly what can we say that we haven't already said at one time or another?We've had 28 years together and not one bad thing to say. Living next door to you all these years has left so many memories tthat we will take to our graves with an abundance of LOVE and gratitude.always and forever Chuck and Barbara Nichols.???

Rest in peace Grandma. There was never a time you couldn't put a smile on my face. Your life lessons will always live on...I will continue to make you proud. Love you to the moon and back

We will forever remember all of those wonderful times at LCORI.  When we lived next door, Beverly and Chuck were our best neighbors and friends one could ever have.  Even after all these years after we sold at LCORI, we have stayed in touch and loved you.  God bless Judy, Kimberly, and all of the rest of your loving family.  We will miss you; but never forget you.  Love, Wayne & Ray.

Jean we will miss you as a sister in law as our neighbor for the last 42 years it will not be the same without you we love you and we will miss you deeply hugs and kisses Harold and Betty

We love you very much Aunt Jean rest in peace be with Uncle Chuck Granny and Pa we will always Love you and Think of you. Love Brian,Melissa,and Amanda

Never forget the day Chuck (Kenny) we called him / introduced / Beverly Jean to us. I was about 10 yrs.old. Jean had that southern acent.   I was impressed ever since. She seemed to do everything. She liked so loved my mom Grace.  I could go on for ever.  God bless all & God will handle it from here on.  Love u miss u.  June

Rest in peace mom. I'll miss the way you always said what was on your mind and never minced words. I guess that's where your daughters get it from. Love, Kenny

May you rest in peace Ms Jean and may your memory live on

May the wonderful memories of Bev comfort you at this time.  
Love, Kandi and George Sharp

We started out working together, bought houses together on the same street, had our first babies one day apart, same hospital, same doctor and have been best friends ever since.  Great memories.  Love you Jean. Mamma B and Big Daddy B - The Burke Clan

You helped me so much with your dedication to our Michigan Doll Makers Guild it was unrivaled to any one else in the guild. You loved helping me with all our Doll Shows and we sure put on some very fine shows. I love you and will surely miss our doll making classes that we had. So many laughs and really great memories! 
I am so glad you are reunited with your best friend, Chuck.
Love you, Diane

In the last few days it was so nice to see Derek and David give their grandmother so much loving attention.  They could get a smile when no one else could.  Bev truly loved her boys and they loved her right back!   So proud of you guys!  Margot

 Peace be with you my dear friend.  We will laugh together again some day soon and I'll look forward to that. God bless you, Margot

Rest in peace my dear sweet cousin.You will always be rembered.Love you.

Rest in peace mom. You always told me how you felt about everything, never one to mince words. I see where your daughter's get that from.

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Jean Beverly Loftis

January 2, 1937 – July 28, 2014

Harry J Will Funeral Homes

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