Mrs. Beverly Peavy Long, 85, of Faulkville, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Beverly was born in Savannah, GA to the late Howard Ezell Peavy and Earle Burnsed Peavy.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Thomas Edward Long, Sr., and a nephew, Leslie Howard Peavy, Jr.  Beverly was a lifetime teacher who felt the call to teach in first grade.  She loved learning.  After graduating from Georgia Teachers College, she returned to Marlow Elementary to begin her 33 year career as a teacher in various grades before becoming Lead Teacher.  She cherished her students and she excelled at encouraging and mentoring.  She also received her Masters Degree in Education from Georgia Southern College and was a member of the Effingham Retired Educators Association where she served as president for 4 years.  Beverly was kind and gentle but honest when speaking her mind.  She was a prayer warrior and faithful member of Powers Baptist Church from the age of 6.  She has served in many capacities at Powers including teaching Sunday School and leading the WMU.  During Covid she also began watching 3 other church services weekly on her iPad.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles.  She was very proud of her family including her children, grandchildren, siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews.  Beverly loved the outdoors and actively sought opportunities for camping with family and friends.  Clark Hill was one of her favorite spots.  She enjoyed NASCAR, always rooting for Bill Elliott and, of course, her son on Friday nights at Oglethorpe Speedway where many saw her at the ticket booth.  She enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family and others.  In her later years, she loved watching the squirrels and birds in her yard.  She received great joy when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren visited  with her and she was able to read to them.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy & Patricia Long; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly & Greg Johnson; grandchildren, Brandy & Jason Bolton, Austin & Ashley Long, Brittany & Daniel Edmunds, Bethany & T.J. Smith, Taylor Bell, and Mallory Johnson; great-grandchildren, Zachary Johnson, Olivia Youngblood, Jessika Edmunds, Brantley Long, Waylon Bell, Wyatt Smith, and Harrison "Harry" Long; siblings, Leslie & Beauford Peavy, Doug & Sherri Peavy, Jerry & Doris Peavy, Linda & Wes Wittich, Mike & Joann Peavy, as well as a number of much loved nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The funeral will be on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Powers Baptist Church located at 1104 U.S. Hwy. 80 in Eden, GA.  Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Beverly wants you to support your church through prayers and donations.  Memorial donations can be sent to Powers Baptist Church, P.O. Box 730, Eden, GA  31307, designated for the youth fund or to the Effingham Retired Educators Scholarship Fund, c/o Pam Anderegg, 519 Ralph Rahn Road, Rincon, GA  31326.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA  (912) 748-2444