Obituary
It is with deep
sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Beverly Jean Schenandoah, a
devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, and
friend, who departed this life on August 27, 2025, at the age of 78.
Beverly was the
proud and loving mother of four children, grandmother to seven, and great-grandmother
to four. She led her family with unwavering dedication, strength, and compassion.
Her love knew no limits, she was the heart of the family, a guiding light, and
a constant source of comfort and encouragement.
Born in Canastota,
New York, on December 11, 1946, Beverly lived a life filled with kindness, faith, and
quiet resilience. Whether it was through her warm embrace, wise counsel, or
delicious home-cooked meals, she made everyone around her feel cared for and
welcomed.
She will be
remembered for her gentle spirit, boundless generosity, her deep love of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church, and the countless ways she expressed love to those around
her. Her legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren,
and all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was an incredible woman who
will never be forgotten.
Beverly is survived
by her three children: Wendy Rinkel, Richard Schenandoah, and
Anne-Marie
Schenandoah; her seven grandchildren: Amanda Cornelison, Amber Black, Rebecca
Black, Jacob Rinkel, Alexander Rinkel, Arianna Crawford, and Ali Crawford; and
her four great-grandchildren: Billy Cornelison, Brooke Cornelison, Aubree Long,
and Landon Black. She is also survived by her sister Shirley Ellis, brother
William Wesseldine, and son-in-law Herman Rinkel.
She was preceded in
death by her beloved son, Gerald Schenandoah.
All who knew and
loved Beverly are welcome to attend and celebrate her beautiful life. She may be
gone from our sight, but she will never be gone from our hearts.