Beverly Burchell's Obituary
Beverly A. Burchell, 89, Tarpon Springs, FL, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Grand Villa of New Port Richey.
Born in Ararat Township, Pennsylvania, daughter of Charles and Iva Avery, Beverly married Albert Burchell and moved to Buffalo, NY where together they raised their family of four. Beverly and Albert came to Tarpon Springs in 1985 to enjoy retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs.
Beverly knew and showed others genuine joy and compassion throughout her life. Constantly in motion, Beverly was known for both her instinct to serve others and to seek out new adventures big and small. Beyond family Beverly was especially proud to serve as a Director of AARP New Port Richey Chapter #434 and as President of Pasco Meals on Wheels - Southgate where she volunteered for a more than a decade. Beverly planned countless events from Red Hat Society lunches, Bingo games, and block parties at Tarpon Glen, to traveling with her friends and family. She always wanted to bring people together.
She is survived by one daughter and her spouse, Linda and Leon Whitney, Spring Hill, FL; three sons and their spouses, Allen and wife Judy, Tampa, FL, Larry and wife Judy, Spring Hill, FL, Craig and wife Anna, Mobile, AL; seven grandchildren, Amy, Renee, Lori, Andrew, Jordan, John, Shaleigh; and seven great grand-children, Jillian, Alex, Ashlynn, Emileigh, Emerie, Cade, Daxton.
Trinity Memorial Garden’s will be Beverly’s final resting place.
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