She spent her childhood years in Pembroke, GA and Atlanta, GA surrounded by family and cousins whom she considered siblings. She graduated from Bryan County High School where she played varsity basketball. She attended Shorter College.
Beverly had a deep love for family, friends and fun. She particularly enjoyed greeting people at J. Mac’s Restaurant, which she owned with her husband, and at her antique shop, One of a Kind, a fixture for many years in the village of St. Simons.
Beverly had a passion for historic houses, vintage objects, and original finds. She had a unique gift of finding beauty in the ordinary and creating a warm and inviting home. She was featured in several magazines, books and on television, but her happiest hours were spent scouring flea markets, painting furniture and combing the beaches to add to her ever changing collections.
She was a creative soul, generous with her time, and she offered an abundance of love to everyone who entered her home, including family, stray cats and her children’s college friends. Life for Beverly was a journey, at times unchartered and challenging, but always full of the beauty found in everyday gifts such as seashells, driftwood, or a conversation with a passing neighbor.
She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. O. Bacon and her son-in-law, John Hargrave Lowe. She is survived by her husband, John “Mac” McClelland Mason; her son John Henley Cavender; her daughter Catherine Cavender Lowe (children Mary Henley and Sara); her stepdaughter Elizabeth Mason Horsley (husband, Shelton, sons, Jack and Will); and stepson, Raleigh McClelland Mason (wife, Chin, sons Evan and Aiden).
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Hospice of the Golden Isles. ln lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or your local Humane Society. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Edo Miller and Sons is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the register book and leave condolences for the family at www.edomillerandsons.com
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