Beverly Ann Johns, 67, a resident of Georgiana, AL passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be 12 noon Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 from the Johnson Funeral Chapel. Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana, AL directing arrangements. Burial will follow in Hickory Hill Cemetery. Beverly Ann Wilson was born on June 8, 1951 to the late Gladys Mae Mixon and Samuel Wilson. After graduating from Amityville High School in 1969, Beverly went on to marry Ruben Johns, Jr in December 1975. Th this union, they had three children, Demetrius, Nefertari, and Equilla. Beverly began her career and worked for 30 plus years at Pilgrim State Hospital as a physiatric therapy aid. During this time Beverly went on to earn an Associate's of Science in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Farmingdale. When Beverly retired, she enjoyed listening to soul music, or planting in her garden. She was known and loved by many for her "cool, laid-back attitude, her love for African Culture and her heritage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Johns, Jr, and her brother, Dwilight Sole, Jr. . Survivors include: Daughters: Nefertari (Anthony) Johns-Mayhew, McDonnough, GA and Equilla (Michael Williams) Johns, Stone Mountain, Ga; Son: Demetrius Johns, Tampa, FL; Sisters: Rita Wilson, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Yvonne Wilson, Scottsdale, AZ; Brothers: Charles Wilson, Mt Vernon, NY, Larry Wilson, Brentwood, NY, Louis Wilson, Duluth, GA, and Rance Wilson, Patchogue, NY; Grandchildren: Jelaun Johns, Stephon Johns, AAndia Mayhew, Anaya Mayhew, Ananda Mayhew, Nasir Mayhew, and Mikiah Johns-Williams. Beverly also leaves behind a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and friends. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Online condolences can be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.
