Beverly Rowley
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Beverly A Rowley, age 85, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2022. Beloved wife of Melvin, Daughter of Claire (Pence) Blanke and Albert Miller; Sister to Thomas (all deceased.)
Beverly was born on September 27, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Bentley High School, Livonia, Michigan, in 1954. On August 3, 1957, she married Melvin Rowley.
Together they had six sons; Mark (Carol), Greg (Darlene), Scot (Tracy), Robert, Brian, and Jeff Rowley; ten grandchildren; Jackie, Michelle, Kevin, Greg Jr., David, Christopher, Tiffany, Allison, William, and Amanda; and four great-grandchildren; Khloe, Thomas, Elijah, and Lucas.
Always musical, Beverly enjoyed playing the piano and organ, and singing in the St. Genevieve Parish choir. As a former high school cheerleader, Beverly served as Director of Cheerleading for the Livonia Eagles Football Program, as well as a CCD teacher for St. Genevieve Church. She was also very active with the parish bowling league and pinochle club. Beverly worked in the Livonia Public School System for over twenty years as an administrative accounting clerk. After retirement, she loved spending time at the Six Mile Lake Cabin amongst the wildlife, bird watching and spoiling her grandchildren. Her favorite activities included watching movies, golfing, and playing games.
Visitation will be Monday, August 1st at 10:00 am, with an 11:00 am Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church located at 207 Nichols St. East Jordan, MI 49727. Funeral procession immediately following, with a return to the church for a memorial luncheon. Donations can be made in memory of Beverly Rowley to: Maryknoll Ministries, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545. To leave condolences, please visit: https://www.penzienfh.com/