Bev, also known as Beverly Judith Darragh (Schumann), was the life of the party. She had a warm and welcoming personality, always striking up conversations with anyone she met. Bev took great pride in her roots, often sharing stories about her hometown of Waynesboro, VA, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
As a child, Bev closely followed her father, even accompanying him to referee basketball and football games, her favorite being football. She had a passion for reading and dedicated herself to helping children learn to read, even after retiring. Bev's love for horses led her to enjoy riding throughout her life, and she adored all kinds of animals.
Bev's educational journey included graduating from Waynesboro High School in 1960, attending Radford University from 1960 to 1962, and the University of Bridgeport from 1962 to 1964. Earning her Bachelor's of Science in Education.
In her career, Bev was an Elementary Educator in Norfolk, Virginia, from 1964 to 1971, before teaching at D.D. Eisenhower Elementary from 1977 to 2006.
Bev is survived by her daughter, Christy Podlesnik, son-in-law Kevin Podlesnik, granddaughter Sara, grandson Sean, and cousin Arlene (Schumann) Braun. She was preceded in death by her mother Dee Schumann, father Walter Schumann, and Aunt and Uncle Lillian and Robert Schumann.
Her hobbies included reading, traveling, camping, enjoying the beach, and spending quality time with friends and family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 13301 Ellison Wilson Rd, Juno Beach, FL 33408.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School. Memorial gifts may be made online at stjo.org/flowers or sent to St. Joseph's Indian School, PO Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325. Contributions can also be made locally to Club 100 by donating through hslcjuno.org/donate and selecting "memorials." Please indicate "Bev Darragh" in the note section.
Bev will be dearly missed by all who knew her, as her vibrant spirit and love for life touched many hearts.
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