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Beverly (Squirt) A Ross

January 06, 1956

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June 24, 2022

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Beverly Ross was born on January 6th, 1956, in Robinsonville, Mississippi, to William “Yankee Red” Ross and Dorothy Runnels (who both preceded her in death). Beverly departed this life on June 24th, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Beverly accepted Jesus at an early age and reaffirmed the Lord as her personal savior. She attended Austin High School in Chicago, IL. She later moved to Jacksonville, FL where she continued her career and her family joined her there.

Beverly was a beautiful and kind person full of love and joy. She was the playful one.

Beverly was always trying to get someone to play softball, jump rope, play tennis, play cards and anything else she could find to do. She will forever be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her daughter Schena Ross, three grandchildren, Nahson Griffin, Nahshua Griffin, and Nahsjah Griffin, seven siblings, Irving Louis Lattin, Earline Hubbard, Debbie Hubbard, Kathy Price (spouse Randy), Dorothy Runnels, Lawrence Runnels (spouse Joanne), Danny Runnels (spouse Brenda), three Aunts, Annie, Juanita and Barbara Hykes, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Psalms 121

I lift up my eyes to the hills – from where will my help come?

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

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Dorothy Jean Runnels lit a candle:

06 Jan 2024
Dorothy Jean Runnels says:

06 Jan 2024

Hello Bev, I still miss you so much
Dorothy Jean Runnels lit a candle:

24 Dec 2023
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14 Dec 2023
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14 Dec 2023
Dorothy Jean Runnels says:

15 Oct 2023

How I miss you and think about you often, especially when tennis is on. Whenever I'm watching tennis I always think of you saying she would really be enjoying this right now. I remember all the times we use to have conversations about tennis. I don't watch it nearly as much as I use to. So many memories we shared together. I'll always love and miss you.
Earline Hubbard says:

14 Sep 2023

Hey Sis it's four o'clock in the morning , and I'm thinking about you remembering all the early morning talks we use to have. I miss you girl, and wish we could still have our conversations. I'm not angry anymore just disappointed. I was ready, or even slightly prepared for you leaving I'm so sorry. I wish we could have one more conversation, but when I truly think about that one would just make me want another one. I do talk to your baby girl as often as she will let me we are good Sis. I'm trying not to get emotional so I will talk to you next time ❤️✌
Lawrence Runnels says:

07 Jul 2023

Just thinking about you again, although I know you're in a better place now. Are there any tennis courts in Heaven? I'm trying to get back to playing tennis again, but it's a struggle, since there's about 3 years of rust to knock off. It would be easier if you were still here (especially since I'm retired now and can play anytime now). :) Anyway, love you !
Dorothy Runnels says:

26 Jun 2023

Well Sis it's been a year now since we lost you and you're still on my mind. I'm so grateful that God gave me to be your sister for all these years. There will always be something that reminds me of you. I pray that you are resting well with all the other family members especially Mom. Love you so much. Kisses & Smooches
Dorothy Runnels lit a candle:

14 May 2023
Lawrence Runnels lit a candle:

15 Apr 2023
Dorothy says:

26 Mar 2023

I just wanted you to know how much I miss you and love you so much.
Earline Hubbard says:

21 Jan 2023

Hey Sister girl I haven't been on here for some days/weeks. I'm trying not to be sad every time I post, today I am thinking about you, wishing I could just have one of our conversations. My mind is racing through our so many pass conversations. I'm trying to only allow myself to think about the good talks we had. I really miss you sis I actually hear your voice as I am typing this message. I'm trying to avoid being sad, and angry I'm not there yet the tears are starting to fall. I Love, and Miss you SIS ALWAYS KISSES SMOOCHES ❤️✌.
Dorothy Runnels lit a candle:

07 Jan 2023
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17 Dec 2022
Latisha Hubbard lit a candle:

04 Dec 2022
Daisha Pohren says:

04 Nov 2022

Beverly your smile and joy lit up the office at the DC. When you spoke about your family and especially the grandkids, you spoke of how proud of them you are and the love you had for them . It was my honor to have worked with you and get to know you.
Ryan Greer says:

02 Nov 2022

There are many things I wish to say to Beverly’s loved ones, but the most important thing I learned is how much she loved all of her family. I loved her stories about beating the boys playing doubles with her tennis partner (Brother Lawrence). She also talked to me every day at the warehouse where we worked together about how much she loved ALL her brothers and sisters Debbie, Dorothy, Kathy, Danny, Irving, and Earline. Mostly she just told me how much she was proud of her daughter and grandkids for pursuing their dreams educationally and in life. I will always love and appreciate Beverly’s kindness she shared with me and her Walmart family.
Earline Hubbard says:

02 Nov 2022

Hey girl hey yes here I am 4:38AM. Thinking about you. I look at this picture of you, and my mind starts to race down memory lane as fast as yours did in almost every conversation. I can't stop wondering what would be happening with us now. I spent so much time trying to figure out how many of those plans you were making would we have gotten through. I wish we had made it through them all. In other words I wish you were still here. I'm going to stop before I am crying I just wanted to talk to my sister. I MISS, and LOVE YOU SO MUCH talk to you later KISSES SMOOCHES ❤️✌
Dorothy Runnels says:

26 Sep 2022

Well Sis, it's official now. One of your main guy's Roger Federer has retired. He played his last match with Rafa Nadal on Friday in a doubles match. I know you would have really enjoyed it. I remember when he first came on the scene and how much you use to talk about him giving him the nickname of FedEx. Rafa was crying just as much as Roger was. You would probably be telling me more about the tennis now since I haven't been watching a lot of it lately. That's two of the greatest retired now within weeks of each other first Serena then Roger.
I miss talking to you so much. Love you always
Dorothy Runnels lit a candle:

18 Sep 2022
Latisha Hubbard lit a candle:

13 Sep 2022
Dorothy Runnels says:

05 Sep 2022

Sister Beverly, this is the second week of the US Open and you would have enjoyed it so much. Serena is evolving away from tennis (as she calls it) and not sure what Venus will do as of yet. She might retire also but hasn't said anything probably so she wouldn't rain on Serena's parade. The first week of the Open was amazing. I just keep thinking how much you would have enjoyed not only watching her but all the tennis. There have been some great matches and I know we would have been talking about them a lot. I could hear you trying to pronounce some of the players name and me helping you with the pronunciation like I use to always do. I really love and miss you so much.
Manjaro Price says:

21 Aug 2022

Always in memory and spirit.
Manjaro Price lit a candle:

21 Aug 2022
Earline Hubbard says:

20 Aug 2022

Well Sis here I am sitting here at 2:26 AM. Thinking of you, and all the conversations we would have about the WORD OF GOD THE SABBATH, AND OUR PRAYERS wishing you were still here. I am missing you so much right now. Beverly I'm sorry, and sad you are not here I truly hate you didn't get to enjoy your plans this bother"s me very much I still can hear our last conversation, and the excitement in your voice which is what hurts the most. The unexpectense of this causes such sadness I just don't understand. Trusting GOD is my only help. I Love you Sis KISSES SMOOCHES ❤️✌
Dorothy Runnels lit a candle:

19 Aug 2022
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12 Aug 2022
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12 Aug 2022
Latisha Hubbard lit a candle:

06 Aug 2022
Earline Hubbard says:

04 Aug 2022

Well Sis. here I am sitting here at 1:35am thinking about you, and all the things you said in June we would be doing in July, and August wondering why we didn't get to do them. Yes I know the fact, and I still have a why, because this fact was never in the plan, I can't stop myself from waiting for your phone calls day or night I have to constantly remind myself it's not going to happen I miss you so much girl. Sorry my first I LOVE YOU KISSES SMOOCHES ❤️✌.
Dorothy Runnels says:

01 Aug 2022

Hey Sis. I hardly watch Tennis these days knowing that I can't call and talk to you about the matches and the players anymore. It's hard knowing I can't call and talk to you about anything anymore. I miss you so much. If I know you, you're probably in "Tennis Heaven" trying to see who your partner will be or trying to teach somebody how to play. If and when I do watch tennis you will be my first thought. Love you so much.
Latisha Hubbard lit a candle:

24 Jul 2022
Earline Hubbard says:

19 Jul 2022

Hey Bev. I'm struggling with my thoughts of you this week, because when we talked last month you said you would be here now, and sadly your not. I can't believe last month all these plans, and now no plans. Sorry, sad, confused,angry, and no other words really express my feelings.I LOVE, AND MISS YOU SIS KISSES, SMOOCHES
Latisha Hubbard lit a candle:

17 Jul 2022
LAWRENCE RUNNELS says:

12 Jul 2022

Hey Bum,

Sorry we never got to play tennis in Titusville.... Sorry we don't get to continue to create memories anymore....

I guess I will have to live and get by with the memories we've already created... both on and off the tennis courts...

I don't know if there is tennis in Heaven, but I'm sure you've moved on to a better place!

Love You!
Lanett Waters lit a candle:

11 Jul 2022
Latisha Hubbard says:

11 Jul 2022

Hey auntie! I'm up again thinking about you but this time I'm deciding to write you, to say that I love and miss you, even though we didn't talk like we use to, but I know we both thought about one another, and just yesterday I thought about how you were the first person, who taught me how to make the best cool- aid ever at grandmama's house when I was much much younger lbs I will never forget, you used the orange and lemonade flavors together and you said to add about a cup and 1/2 of sugar, for it to be just right! And that's what it was, just right! the best cool- aid ever! And till this day, I still use orange and lemonade flavors and make it the same way. Well I'm getting sleepy now auntie, I love you in Jesus name Amen good night ❤️
Earline Hubbard says:

10 Jul 2022

Hey it 2:43am. I'm sitting here thinking of you, and wondering what happened? Three weeks ago we were on the phone making plans for the future, and now there's no making, no plans,and no answers. I am just baffled by this to the point that I don't know what to do, and can't believe this fact that I don't want to admit is bonafide. The emotions I'm feeling is turning into anger. I find myself waiting on phone calls only to realize there not coming anymore. I keep remembering all the things we did together for the first time, and it reminds me of more first we planned for our retirement journey, and it hurts so bad I just don't understand why, what, or how I'm at this place without you. Sis I am so sorry this happened. I have to THANK GOD THAT WE ARE BOTH IN THE FATHER'S HANDS KISSES SMOOCHES I LOVE YOU BEV.
Ursula Patrina Lynn lit a candle:

06 Jul 2022
LaShay Waters says:

06 Jul 2022

When thinking back on my childhood one of the first persons that pops into mind is my auntie Bev. It’s unfortunate that most people don’t get the luxury of knowing their great aunts or even having memories of them however I was blessed to know my aunt. The only reason I know some of the things I use now in life as an adult is because of her; Every time I drive by a tennis court shes the first person I think of, every time I hear something about Serena or Venus Williams I think to myself like "if it wasn’t for my auntie I wouldn’t even have known who these amazing successful black
Woman are"; every time I pick up a volleyball or badminton racket I think to myself "my auntie Bev taught me these skills" every time someone offers me homemade cake or ice cream and they say it’s the best I’ll ever have… I think to myself "I’ll be the judge of that because my first ever homemade desserts came from my auntie Bev, & it was the best" Every time I think of any sort of independency I think of my auntie Bev. Do I wanna cut my own grass? Nope, but can you guess how I know how to do it if I had to? Yup! Right again my auntie Bev. I can go on and on with the things she took the time out to teach and show me as growing up. I remember my auntie being this strong, independent, assertive, successful, beautiful person and everything she taught me and showed me I wanted. I wanted to be somebody and my auntie was a great role model for my future. I’m thankful to have these memories with her forever in my heart. I love you forever and always Auntie Bev
Kathy Price says:

06 Jul 2022

About my loving beautiful Sister. She was so giving and very kindhearted. Had so much joy and was so full of life. She was one that was very created when we was young. Finding so many things for us to get into. at home when Mom was gone. Always was trying to get the family together in a spirit of love. It's so much that I can say about Bev. It's still hard to believe that you are not here. But I know that one day we will be together again in eternity with our Heavenly Father. You are in the Father's hand. Rest in peace. I love you and miss you so much.
Kenny says:

05 Jul 2022

I Luv & Miss U Auntie Bev U didn't know how much of a bridge that U was for me & Kendrell. We reset our life & met some terrific people here in Florida but we wouldn't have met none of them if U didn't 1st blaze a trail.
Latisha Hubbard lit a candle:

05 Jul 2022
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04 Jul 2022
Joanne Runnels lit a candle:

04 Jul 2022
Duane & Latonya Spears says:

04 Jul 2022

Lawrence, Joann, and family.
Duane and I are so sorry for your. Praying for you and the family during this difficult time. Hold on to the many memories that you shared with your sister.

God bless
Duane & Latonya
Jacksonville, Fl.
Irving Louis Lattin says:

02 Jul 2022

Safe travels dear sister Beverly. We didn’t talk for many years but the memories of our times as siblings will always be…
Bless your spirit ~
Earline Hubbard says:

02 Jul 2022

Beverly well sis here I am at 5:00 am thinking about our early morning conversations talking about the WORD OF GOD, and reminiscing about our life from childhood to now. We are our first you are my first sister, and I am your first sister, and we shared so many other first things that no one even knows accept us. I was always saying girl get off memory lane. Right now I wish I could hear you saying some of those memories. I can, and always will in my mind, but it's not the same as literally hearing your voice. I know the fact, but I'm truly not ready for this reality I'm not sure I will ever be ready. We talked about plans for the future, and now it is over before it started . I don't know what to do now .I was looking forward to our next first I am so sorry it didn't happen. I miss you so much my number one first. I LOVE YOU SISTER❤️✌.