Beverley Roberts, 80, of Richmond, Virginia passed away on May 19, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to Norman and Ethel Drake in Providence, Rhode Island on July 5, 1938. Beverley received a Bachelor of Science degree from Furman University, South Carolina and a Master of Business Administration degree from Shenandoah University, Virginia.
She is survived by her husband, William; her daughters, Elizabeth Olson (Peter) and Jennifer Holmes (Virgil); her grandchildren, Matthew, Hayley, and Abigail Olson; her sister-in-law, Betty Jean Drake, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and her brother, Craig Drake of Maryland.
Beverley was a dedicated and compassionate nurse for over 50 years. She was committed to providing everyone a high quality of care. She loved her family deeply and genuinely, and will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 5 pm – 8 pm at the Woody Funeral Home at 1020 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, Virginia. The burial will take place in Buchanan, VA on Tuesday, May 28 in a private family ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CJs Thumbs Up Foundation or to the YMCA of Greater Richmond.
