Beverly Ann Eustice-Davey

November 14, 1954 – September 17, 2026

Bev Eustice, 71, passed away peacefully in her home in Orlando, Florida on September 17, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving behind a family who will forever feel the enormous space created by her absence—and the countless memories, stories, and slightly questionable decisions she leaves behind.

Born on November 14, 1954 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, Bev was the daughter of the late Stuart “Jimmy” Eustice Jr. and Doris Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Eustice, and by her soulmate and beloved husband, Dr. Robert “Rob” Davey.

Bev was, by all accounts, multifaceted. She could be entertaining, whimsical, mystical, and endlessly curious. She was inclusive and deeply loving, but also proudly irreverent and unfiltered—often saying exactly what everyone else was thinking, whether they were ready to hear it or not. She was beautiful, inside and out; determined when something mattered to her; natural in the way she moved through the world; and profoundly altruistic in the way she shared her talents, her heart, and herself with others.

Bev loved fiercely. Her family was everything to her—both blood family and chosen family. She was the kind of person who understood that family isn't always defined by genetics, but by the people who show up, stay close, love hard, and become part of your story. She created a family that stretched far beyond traditional boundaries, and she welcomed people into her world with an openness that made them feel like they belonged.

She had an extraordinary talent for music and art, and creativity was woven into nearly every part of her life. She saw beauty and possibility in places others might overlook. She wasn't afraid to be different, to follow her own path, or to stand up and fight for what she believed was right. Bev had strong convictions, a strong spirit, and absolutely no interest in pretending otherwise.

Above all, Bev was a mother, grandmother, sister, wife, friend, and force of nature. She is survived by her children: son Christopher Kirkpatrick, his wife Karly, and their son Nash; daughter Molly Ford, her husband Buck, and their son Avery; daughter Kathryn Ford and her sons Spencer and Owen; daughter Emily Cruz, her fiancé Ben, and her son Julian; and daughter Taylor Davey, her husband Al, and her step-daughters Mia and Kira.

She is also survived by her sisters Jennie Eustice, Marcia Eustice, half-brother Jason Eustice, her step-sister Debra Mullins, her sister-in-law Dawn Eustice along with her nieces and nephews: Joel, Heather, Jessie, Dan, Andrew and Ethan, and countless extended family members and chosen family who were lucky enough to know and love her.

Among the most important people in Bev's life was her best friend, Sue Mitchell, whose friendship spanned more than 60 years. Known as “Thelma and Louise” Sue and Bev shared a bond that was more than friendship—it was a lifetime. Through every chapter, every adventure, every laugh, every hardship, and every change, Sue was there. She remained by Bev's side for 60 years, right up until the moment Bev left this earth. Bev also loved Sue's children, Lora and Rachel, as well as her daughter Cassie, who preceded Bev in death. Their families were intertwined in a way that words can hardly describe.

Beverly's life cannot be summed up neatly, and she probably wouldn't have wanted it that way anyway. She was complicated and colorful, tender and tough. She could make you laugh, make you think, occasionally make you wonder where exactly she was going with this, and always make you remember her.

She taught those around her to be curious, to be creative, to stand up for what they believe in, to love their people fiercely, and to make room at the table for those who need a place.

Her family will miss her laugh, her stories, her creativity, her honesty, her stubborn determination, and all the wonderfully unexpected pieces that made her Bev.

She leaves this world deeply loved, profoundly missed, and impossible to forge.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Beverly's memory to https://www.notesfornotes.org/donate.