Beverly Washington Obituary

Beverly Jean Chase Washington age 76, of Jacksonville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. She was born January 31, 1937 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Walter and Ollie Belle Chase and her mother Virginia Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas E. Washington, aunt, Ardessie Prophet, and one brother Billy Powers. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Thomas Washington, children; Kathi Newton and her husband Willie, Ann Washington, Yolanda Ragland, Beverly Erica Butler and her husband Chris, Craig L. Washington and his wife Christina, siblings; Edward Smith, Wilbert Smith, Walter Chase Jr., Horace Chase, Ardessie Francois, and three dear friends; Carolyn Wood, Vermond Fisher, and Lula Dewese. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at St. Joe Missionary Baptist Church 807 Brownlee Avenue North Little Rock, Arkansas with Reverend Monteith Colclough officiating. Interment will follow in Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 4 to Mar. 6, 2013.
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My deepest condolences to my cousins: The Washington, Chase and Francois families. I was deeply shocked to learn of Jean's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Jason Wright

March 8, 2013

Thomas,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely wife. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in morning. Please take care and maybe on your next visit to town we will see you.

Be blessed,
Cynthia Miller and the entire staff at Miller & Daughter

March 7, 2013

Hope lifts up those in sorrow and carry them to a place of peace. With deepest sympathy.

Theda R. Burden
Classmate

March 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 5, 2013

Jackie Carney Williams

March 5, 2013

To the family: I grew up two doors from Jean and two of her brothers on N. 34th Street. I always admired and looked up to her, I remember so well her attractiveness and personality. You have my deepest sympathy.

Jackie Carney Williams

Jackie Carney Williams

March 5, 2013

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