Beverly Ann Oliver

Beverly Ann Oliver, beloved wife and mother, devoted homemaker, and passionate genealogist, passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on August 6, 1941, in Jacksonville, Florida, Beverly spent her formative years in the nearby town of Mandarin, FL. She attended the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine, where she graduated in 1961. Beverly was married to her high school sweetheart, John Henry Oliver, for 63 years. They tied the knot on April 28, 1962, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and cherished memories. Throughout her life, Beverly exemplified the values of love and dedication, particularly as a mother. Her home was a haven filled with warmth, where she delighted in cooking, baking, and sewing for her family. Her creative spirit shone through in the garments she lovingly crafted. After her children reached early adulthood, Beverly embraced a new chapter in her life by becoming a substitute teacher at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, a role she cherished for 14 years. Her commitment to education and her students was evident, and she touched many lives during her tenure. Beverly had a deep passion for her family’s Minorcan heritage as a descendant of the early Spanish people in St. Augustine. She enjoyed participating in the annual St. Augustine’s Royal Family parade, known as the Parada de los Caballos y Coches (Parade of Horses and Carriages), as part of the Queen’s entourage from 1995 to 2005. Beverly is survived by her husband, John Henry Oliver, and her two children, Jackye A. Ward and Johnathan L. Oliver. She was a proud grandmother to five grandchildren: Britnye Shore, Christian Ward, Hanna Lopez, and Julia Oliver-Kreitner, and she was preceded in death by her grandson, Johnathan Shane Oliver. Beverly also cherished her five great-grandchildren: Nola Mae Shore, Hendricks Shore, Ruby Lopez, Javier Lopez, and Elyse Kreitner. She was the youngest of three siblings, and she is survived by her sister, Ethel Marie Battell, and was preceded in death by her brother, James Henry Rollins III. Beverly was the daughter of James Henry Rollins Jr. and Ethel Marie Rollins. Beverly will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and her legacy of love, creativity, and dedication will live on in her family. A memorial service to celebrate Beverly’s remarkable life will be held at the Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11 AM, located at 6 May Street, St. Augustine, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Friends of St. Johns County Pet Center (https://fosjcpc.com/donate). St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly Ann Oliver

August 6, 1941 - August 24, 2025