Beverly Diane Littleton, 80, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on June 2, 2023. Beverly was born on April 3, 1943 to the late Juanita B. Freeman and Clarence Harris in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Beverly was a graduate of the Ohio School for the Deaf, where she was a Cheerleader, a member of the Drill Team, and the Drama Club. She went on to hold many jobs but ultimately was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Juanita B. Freeman and Clarence Harris, grandchildren; Charles Anthony Dawson Jr., and Charnisha Dawson.
She is survived by her Aunt Carol Bryant, 5 children; Judy, Charlene, Bonita, Stephen, and Arnett (Shantay) 12 Grandchildren; Chaz, Donyale Sr(Antionette), Tyia, Brandi, Bryan Jr. (Sharon), Derek Jr. (Breonna), Gregory Jr., Devonte (Alaysha, Tamara), Juney(Kalanie), Julian(Bryanna), Arnett, and Alexandria and 29 great grandchildren; Jayden, Chaz Jr, Jasmine, Jeffery, Tony, Donyale Jr, Donyae, Jayvion, Jordyn, Isis, Jayonnah, Aniyah, Ramier, Deriona, Jayce, Adrian, Juney Jr, Ariyan, Daimya, Nasir, Delanie, Daliyah, Carter, Aiden, Jaxn, Arielle, June, Marli, and Caysn and a host of relative and close friends.
Beverly has been described as fearless, funny, courageous, loving, a SURVIVOR, confident, brave and beautiful by all who loved her. She was a self-made woman, who worked hard and loved even harder. Beverly adored and loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren… they were her life! Beverly lived a fulfilling life, full of great accomplishments, and wonderful moments. She loved the LORD with all that she was!
Please God Amen!
Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).
Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery (Frankfort, Ohio).
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I am very sorry for your loss. I give my deepest condolences. Love you all. Cousin Jackie Gwynn. She is in heaven with my mom.
Mama (deaf-Claudia Wood) & I send you big hugs and we definitely are saddened by the passing of Diane. We know that Jesus will give you daily strength to live on. FLY HIGH SWEET DIANE!