Beverly Louise

Reed Gotel

Ms. Beverly Louise Reed Gotel was born on September 26, 1947, Annie Ruth McElroy Reed in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her formal education in Griffin-Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia and Atlanta Public Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. She furthered her education at Atlanta Technical Nursing School.

Beverly accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. And was united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia, and later joined Central Holiness Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

Beverly favorite scripture: Matthew 5:16 (KJV) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see Your good works, and glorify Your Father which is in Heaven.

Ms. Beverly Louise Reed Gotel was employed by Grady's Memorial Hospital, and several nursing homes, where she practice as an LPN for 30 years.

In her leisure time she enjoyed trying new recipes, mentoring children, taking sister's trips, attending church, and most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Girls Club of America, NAACP.

On Monday, August 10, 2026, Ms. Beverly Louise Reed Gotel home where she will forever dwell in God's presence. She is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by mother, Annie Ruth McElroy Reed, her sisters, Barbara Reed Lee, and Annie Ruth Reed Jones.

Ms. Beverly Louise Reed Gotel leaves to cherish her memories in the hearts of her granddaughter, Jasmine (Naven) Ikuseblala-Spann, her sister, Kathlene Reed Slater, her brother, Harvey McElroy Reed, and a special nephew, Johnathan Odom "Mr. Moo Moo". She also leaves a host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins, along with countless friends whose life she touched. Her love and cherished memories will live on in each of us.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Huill Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Cleopatrick Lavy is the Eulogist.