Beverley Black Fair

Beverley Black Fair passed away on August 16,2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on April 22, 1943, in Monroe, Louisiana, and lived a life dedicated to her family and the noblest of jobs as a homemaker.

Beverley was the devoted wife of Roy Fair for 63 wonderful years, having married on November 12, 1960. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support for one another. She is survived by her sons: Rodney Shane Fair and his wife Sonia, and Shannon Cole Fair, as well as her daughter Shonda Fair Messenger and her husband Casey. Beverley's legacy continues through her grandchildren: Nicholas Messenger and his wife Mattie, Samantha Oldemeyer, and Maci Lea Messenger.

Affectionately known as "Grams" to her grandchildren, Beverley’s great sense of humor brought joy to all who knew her. She was loving and kind, but also someone who was always ready to speak her mind.

Beverley is preceded in death by her granddaughter Brittany Fair, her sister Barbara Trost, and her parents Hubert Louis Black and Verna Lea Fitzgerald Black.

Visitation services will be held on August 20, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Blanchard St Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM with Danny Forsythe officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. She will be dearly missed but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Jack Fair, Bill Fair, Scott Fair, Scott Guidry, Randy Hendricks, and Moises Soto. Honorary pallbearer will be Jewel McBroom.