Family will receive friends February 11, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. at White's Funeral and Cremation Service. 

Beverly Jean Drew, affectionately known as GranGran, received her wings on January 19, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on November 14, 1946, in Columbus, OH. Beverly was

influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman, always giving her time to others, dedicating her life to her family and community, serving as a daycare teacher for over 20 years and working at the Volunteers of America for over 10 years. Beverly was a vibrant spirit who found joy in thrift store shopping, finding a good bargain, playing Bingo, and enjoying the thrill at the casino. Her baking skills were unmatched, especially when it came to her famous peanut butter cookies, which delighted friends and family alike. She loved indulging in her favorite foods, including catfish nuggets, popcorn, ice cream and church's chicken.

A devoted fan of gospel music, Beverly often found solace in her favorite songs and was known to enjoy watching shows like Steve Harvey's Family Feud, Westerns, and anything by Tyler Perry. An avid basketball enthusiast, she shared her passion for the sport with her family. Beverly's greatest pride came from raising her three children, instilling in them the values of kindness and generosity. Her motto, "Be good," was a guiding principle that she lived by and shared with all those around her. She was preceded in death by her parents William Daniel Drew and Willia Mae Williams (Drew), Sister Shirley Ann Williams (Mack). She leaves to cherish her memory Brother Reginald William Drew, Daughters Angela (Angie) Drew, Bettina (Bitty) Drew, and Son Darrick (Rick) Drew, Grandchildren Dashaunta Drew, Rickesha Drew, DaShawn Drew, Dynasty Drew, Amanda Drew, Da'Len Smith, Lavelle Tayler, Shavelle Tayler, Tosha Drew, Gabrielle Drew Jackson, Darrick Drew, Alexis Drew, Tahitia Nelms, Da'Marquan Thompson, Tyler Hunt, Demetrius Drew and Great Grandchildren Drew Yarbrough, Asher Drew, Giovanni Drew, Dior Drew, Alonie Bosley, Alaya Bosley, Maxwell Aboagye Jr., Logan Drew, Lexi Drew, Gloria Drew, Dashawn Drew Jr, Shanila Schnitter, Kharington Brooks, Lavelle Taylor Jr., JaNie Nelms, JaNiah Nelms, TaQuawn Carr, TaQuanwnna Nelms, JaDen Nelms, Jordan Nelms, Da'len Smith Jr., Kyle'Ana Smith, Dameer Smith, Don'Mier Smith, Kalila Smith, and a host of nephew’s, niece’s, cousin’s.

Beverly leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and the joy of family, and she will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.