Obituary of Beverly J. Duggan

Beverly J. Duggan, 82, of Roanoke, VA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, five weeks after her husband, Gene Duggan, passed away. She was born on July 24, 1938 in Smithfield, PA.

She graduated from Masontown High School in 1956 and studied in PA where she became a Registered Nurse. She moved to Miami, FL where she met her husband, Gene, and worked as an RN providing in home nursing care. They relocated to Roanoke, VA in 1976. There she worked as an RN for Norfolk & Southern for 12 years and subsequently worked for Carilion in Occupational Health until she retired.

Beverly was an active member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, her fur babies, and entertaining at home. Her casseroles were the hit at every social function. She was an elegant and tasteful lady who loved traveling, decorating her house for every Holiday, and singing in the church choir.

Beverly is survived by her brother, James R. Wise, Jr. (Melanie); daughters, Jamie Duggan and Gina Schultz (John); step-daughter, Sherry Edwards; grandchildren, Brandi Christi (Gabriel) and Scott Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in the Chapel of Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd. She will be buried on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 3 pm in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery located at 30 Church Street, Smithfield, PA.

Simpson Funeral Home is serving the family.