Beverley Black Fair died on August 16, 2024 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on April 22, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana, she lived a life dedicated to her family and the noblest of all professions as a homemaker.
Beverley was the devoted wife of Roy Fair for 63 wonderful years after they married on November 12, 1960. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter and unwavering support for one another. She is survived by her sons: Rodney Shane Fair and his wife Sonia and Shannon Cole Fair and her daughter Shonda Fair Messenger and her husband Casey. Beverley’s legacy lives on in her grandchildren: Nicholas Messenger and his wife Mattie, Samantha Oldemeyer and Maci Lea Messenger.
Affectionately known as “Grams” by her grandchildren, Beverley brought joy to all who knew her because she had a great sense of humor. She was loving and kind, but also someone who was always willing to speak her mind.
Beverley was preceded in death by her granddaughter Brittany Fair, her sister Barbara Trost and her parents Hubert Louis Black and Verna Lea Fitzgerald Black.
Viewing will be on August 20, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Blanchard St Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, followed by a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. with Danny Forsythe as celebrant. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
Honorary guests who will bear the casket include Jack Fair, Bill Fair, Scott Fair, Scott Guidry, Randy Hendricks and Moises Soto. Honorary pallbearer is Jewel McBroom.
