Beverly Navaree Cross Roach

1943 - 2016

Beverly Navaree Cross Roach obituary, 1943-2016, Axton, VA

BORN

1943

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home - Martinsville

109 Broad Street

Martinsville, Virginia

Beverly Roach Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 31, 2016.

Beverly Navaree Cross Roach, 73, of Axton, passed away December 30, 2016, at Danville Medical Center. She was born on August 21, 1943, in Belington, W.Va., to the late William McKinley Cross and Ruth Scott.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to serve other people. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and attending church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Wilda Donavant; brother, Lowell Cross; and grandson, Nathan Roach.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gerald "Jerry" Roach; daughters, Belinda (Garrett) Scearce, of Axton, and Melody (Eric) Epstein, of Coral Springs, Fla.; son, Gerald Lee Roach, of Axton; sister, Nancy Anderson, of Stoneville, N.C.; brothers, Randy (Margaret) Cross, of Summerfield , N.C.; grandson, Kevin (Tori) Roach, Bryan Epstein, and Will Epstein; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor Roach and Stella Roach.


The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2017, at McKee- Stone Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Mckee- Stone Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister James Cole officiating and interment to follow at Roselawn Burial Park

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January 2, 2017

Judy Ingram

Jerry, Lee, Jackie (Emma) and the entire Roach Family:

We extend our heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers to each of you with the sudden passing of Beverly. May you feel the love and prayers being lifted up for each of you during this difficult time.

Love, Gary and Judy Ingram

January 2, 2017

sandra keatts

Sorry for your loss,We have your family in our prayers

January 1, 2017

Patricia Ham

Berg you will be missed my many. You always treated me kind and like I was still part of the family. You loved your family and was devoted to God. You will be with Nathan now and will be free of pain and suffering. I will cherish the memories we had. Rest in peace. Love you, Patti Ham

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