Beverly passed away peacefully on 12/31/25 at Trellis Hospice in Winston Salem surrounded by family, after a long fight with cancer. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Luther Mayer (Greenville, SC) and Annie Mae King Handy (Winston-Salem, NC). She leaves to cherish in her memories her sisters Deborah and Robin Handy and Regina Parker all of NC, Teresa Mayer (Pennsylvania) and Debra Mayer (NY). Her brothers include Big Tim Quattlebaum (Priscilla), Lewis, Ricky, and Calvin (Phyllis) Handy (NC). A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends. A long-time, best friend, Patricia Friend-Ladson of 60 years. She is preceded in death by her devoted grandmother Lizzie Mayer (Florence, SC), her stepmother Thelma, brothers Keith Handy and Doug Mayer, nephew Jamaal, aunt Carrie, and Uncle Johnny Mayer all of NC.
Beverly was a graduate of Reynolds High School. She was a dedicated worker at Baptist Hospital for 43 years, starting in dietary and eventually transitioning to patient transport. She was also employed as a cook at Trinity Elms Nursing Home in Clemmons since 2014. Beverly was known as momma to all that came in contact with her. She was an old, sweet soul that enjoyed attending Bethlehem Holiness Church when she was well. Her favorite gospel song was "Take Me to The King" by Tamela Manns. Such a bright shining star, she will truly be missed by all who have come in contact with her.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00am at Douthit Funeral Services. The family will receive friends at 10:30am from the Ronnie Douthit Chapel. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Douthit Funeral Services.