Gwendolyn French Beverly

The world lost a remarkable woman on May 15, 2025 when Gwendolyn French Beverly (BKA sister, Gwen, Sister Baby) passed away at the age of 77 in Gainesville, Georgia. She built a legacy of love, resilience, and determination along with integrity that will definitely endure through generations to follow. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, James L. & Willie M. French.

Gwen is survived by her two vivacious daughters, Chanda Beverly Tabor & Cherie Beverly of Flowery Branch, GA; brother, Lorenzo Whitfield of Mobile, AL; two granddaughters, Aaliyah Tabor of MD & Alexis Tabor of Flowery Branch, GA; two grandsons, Sheron Hall, Jr. & Kyrie Long of Flowery Branch, GA; four sisters-in-law, Clarice Whitfield of Mobile, AL, Juanita McGowan of MS, Mary William & Shirley Jerkins of Mobile, AL; two brothers-in-law, David (Hope) Beverly & Anthony Beverly of AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many cousins. Gwen was a present community activist. Everyone knew her and she did not meet a stranger.

Gwen was a graduate of Trinity Gardens High School and she also attended Bishop State Junior College; she then went on to further her career at Ingalls shipyard and Mobile County Public School System. A devoted church member of Mt. Hebron Ministries of Prichard, AL, devoted friends along the way, Lauretta Washam, Jackie Smith, The Matthews of Trinity Gardens. A dear godbrother, Joaquin Wilson.

A special thank you to Northeast Georgia Hospital in Gainesville, Georgia for their services of love.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Pkwy, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.