Mrs. Beverly Schneider Smith

KIMBRELL-STERN OBITUARY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 Beverly Smith, 72, of Albany, GA, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. Beverly was born on December 27, 1942, in Akron, OH, to the late Ray and Nellie Schneider, and had lived in Albany since 1972. She had a career in accounting and insurance, retiring as Claims Manager in 2012 from Doherty, Duggan, Hart, and Tiernan, Insurors, after 27 years of service. Beverly and her late husband, Paul, found a home in the community of the Temple B’Nai Israel, where she devotedly served in many capacities, including as choir director, treasurer of Sisterhood, past secretary of the congregation, head of the ritual committee, and editor of the yearbook. She also served the Temple Beth El of Bainbridge, traveling there for monthly services. Beverly was an accomplished vocalist, bringing the joy of music and her lovely voice to many Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, and numerous church events throughout the Albany region. Beverly was devoted to the arts of the Albany area, singing for many years in the Albany Chorale and serving as its past president. She enjoyed volunteering for Theatre Albany in the box office and serving as treasurer of the board. She also took pleasure in volunteering for many years for the Albany Symphony, recently running the box office. She made regular outings to Atlanta to attend the opera and locally supported many fundraising events for the arts, dragging family members along, which they later realized were some of the best times they had. Beverly cared deeply about the Albany community and volunteered with Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful. She was pleased to have completed training to become a Master Gardener and enjoyed nurturing her own home garden. She was a friend to animals and cherished the companionship of her dogs, especially Dusty, McDuff, and Toby, and her newest rescue, Aveline. She loved feeding the birds and finding new ways to keep the squirrels from reaching the feeders. All who knew Beverly knew she was always rooting for the Atlanta Braves, and she enjoyed attending games with her husband when possible. Beverly enjoyed crosswords and games of all kinds, from bocce ball to Boggle, usually winning, but always graciously. Beverly looked forward to family gatherings at Destin, FL, and Ruggles Beach, OH, where the highlight of the summer was staying up into the wee hours watching the Perseid meteor showers. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Paul, the love of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Soos Ghiathi (Latif) of Shellman, GA; son Eric Soos of Leesburg, GA; sister Peg Bobel (Rob) of Akron, OH; granddaughter Hana Ghiathi; and special friend of the family, Chuck Spencer. Beverly is also survived by Paul’s children Rachael Bjorklund (Kevin), Angela Parker (Jeff), and Comer Smith (Rachel), and Paul’s grandchildren. The family will receive at Kimbrell-Stern on Tuesday, December 8, 6:00-7:30 PM. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Kimbrell-Stern, with interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Rabbi Holly Cohn will officiate. Those desiring may send memorials to Temple B’Nai Israel, PO Box 71425, Albany, GA 31708, or to the Albany Chorale, Albany Symphony, Theatre Albany, or Albany Humane Society.

Mrs. Beverly Schneider Smith

December 27, 1942 - December 4, 2015