Joann Beverage, 90, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Born June 3, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Opal Shields.
Joann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She was known for her quiet strength, gracious spirit and deep devotion to her family. A woman of strong Christian faith, she lived her life with humility, kindness and a heart for giving. Her legacy of love and faith will live on in all the lives she was able to touch.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Beverage Sr.; and daughter, Rebecca Brooks.
Joann is survived by her children, Anna and James McChesney, Carol and Paul Everitt, Howard Beverage Jr.; son-in-law, John Brooks; grandchildren, Brandi Pulley, Patrick Scott, Derek Tanner, Dalton Beverage, Austin Beverage, Alisha Colvin, Devin Brooks and Chelsey Brooks; great-grandchildren, Bryce and Blake Pulley, Annalise and Brinley Scott, Jamison Tanner, Elijah Beverage, Trenton and Caylee Morris, Avery Paggett and Makayla and McKenzie Kiser, who brought her endless joy and were shaped by her gentle wisdom, unconditional love and steady presence.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Augusta Memorial Park in Fisherville, Virginia.
