Born: August 7, 1961 - Deceased: June 11, 2023
Beverly Roxanne May, 61, of Avondale, AZ, born Monday, August 7, 1961, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Estrella Health & Rehab in Avondale, AZ.
Beverly Roxanne grew up in E. St. Louis in Belleville, Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale before moving to Arizona. She was a professional photographer in the Phoenix area for many years, specializing in event photography. Prior to her death she was a salesperson in the automotive business, working at two different Phoenix area Toyota dealerships.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents, Richard May Sr., and Roberta, nee Lyon, May
- Brother, Richard C. May, Jr.
Surviving are her:
- Sisters:
- Victoria May (Jeff Boyd) of Hutsonville, IL
- Melanie (Charles) Reibly of Glendale Heights, IL
- Nephews:
- Andrew Reibly
- Michael Reibly
- Marcus Reibly
- Dear aunt, uncle and cousins
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Arizona Humane Society.
Funeral: Memorial Gathering will be held at 10 am, Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL, with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating.
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It is difficult to hear of the passing of a classmate. I can not believe it has been 45 years since the BTHS West class of 1978 walked across that stage in the stadium at Belleville West Belleville Il. I believe many of us were feeling excited, apprehensive and not sure what the future would hold for many of us!
But I for one never thought we would lose so many classmates so young! So this years 45th reunion will be one classmate less! My prayers are with Roxanne’s family!
I found her obituary while searching for someone else. I am in shock and disbelief. Roxanne and I used to hang out together shortly after I had finished high school. She was so much fun. She was rebellious, rambunctious, a rebel in every way. She was a blast to hang out with.
I can’t remember a time when she wasn’t smiling. No matter what the situation was, Roxanne saw the opportunity to have some fun and to brighten everyone else’s day. I am deeply saddened by this and heartbroken that I didn’t stay in touch with her.
The bright light of her life has not gone out but is shooting across the galaxy.
Shine on!.
Wil “Vito” Pearson