Beverly Ann (Freier) DeCroix 80, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Joseph Freier and Florence Ann (Hodgerney) Freier. Beverly was born and raised in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Kensington High School.
Over the years, Beverly worked as a bookkeeper/secretary for a real estate company, as an assistant store manager for a home goods store, and as the administrative assistant at Luther Manor Senior Living Apartments in Virginia Beach, VA for 25 years. She was a dedicated mom first and foremost and treasured the time with her children, grandchildren, other family and friends. Beverly loved her role as mom, grandma, and aunt. She had a personality that would make people around her laugh and smile and made friends everywhere she went.
Preceding her in death, were her parents, her husband Robert DeCroix of 28 years, grandson Christopher Clayton Carr, brother-in-law Donald F. Toback, and nephew Shawn Daoust.
Left to cherish her memory is sister Arlene (Freier) Toback, children: Donna (Clay) Carr, James Galmbacher, Paul Galmbacher (Karen Wiltsie), David Galmbacher, Denise Thomas, Debi Olson, Dawn Bradford, Darryl DeCroix (Brittany Nunnally); 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Beverly left a ton of great memories that her family & friends will hold close to their hearts and cherish forever.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at CrossBridge Community Church, 25700 Overlook Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78260 on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:00 am.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 712 Little Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452 on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family has decided to run a 60-day campaign to collect donations in Beverly’s name. These donations will be used to plant trees at several Catholic Churches Bev belonged to over the years. The family would love to leave a memory of her at all the different locations that were near and dear to her heart over the years. Donations can be made by going to www.tmcfunding.com or by clicking the line “HERE”.
Past Services
Memorial
Friday September 24, 2021
11:00 am
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
712 Little Neck Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
757-340-7231 | Directions
712 Little Neck Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
757-340-7231 | Directions
Cemetery
I was President of the LutherManor Auxiliary for many years and worked side by side with Bev in the office. She was so helpful and kind and funny and delightful to be with. We shared many laughs! Bless her soul!
Beverly was my Mom’s roommate at Sonterra Health Care. Beverly and her daughter Donna were the most thoughtful individuals and I was so grateful that she was my Mom’s roommate. Beverly’s disposition was always so sweet, kind and thoughtful. I give thanks to God for the blessing of Beverly and her daughter Donna prayers for her family and may God’s grace embrace the family thru this difficult time.
Beverly was a dental patient in our practice for the last few years and we always enjoyed seeing her smiling face. She will be missed.
Dear Donna, your wonderful mom is now looking at God, face to face. A divine moment she always was waiting for. I enjoyed visiting her every day for so many years in the Nursing Home, always with a huge smile, welcoming all. Lovely woman that would stay forever in my heart.
Donna and family – I was so sad to hear of your Mom’s death. My condolences to you all. She was much loved by all who knew her, but none so much as her family. May your many happy memories bring you comfort in this difficult time.
I’ll never forget your mom’s beautiful smile and sweet humor. She’s so enjoyed her card group at Sonterra Health Center and I know they truly enjoyed her as well. Now they’re all back playing cards up in heaven but I miss your mom already. Donna, you were the the best daughter ever and took such amazing care of your mom. Hugs to you all at this most difficult time, Shelly
Donna you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. What a lovely tribute with the trees of life.