Celebrating the life of
Beverly Travis Zipperer
February 06, 1927 - September 18, 2008
Beverly Travis Zipperer, 81, died September 18, 2008 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Kansas City, MO, daughter of the late Frank and Ilah Edwards Travis. She married Charles Edward Zipperer, Sr. in Miami, Florida in 1946. They were blessed with four daughters and one son. Beverly completed a study with Geselle Institute. She taught school for 17 years at various christian schools plus two years at Georgia Regional Hospital working with autistic children. Also, she was presented the Red Cross award, the highest award given for saving a life. Beverly loved to teach the Bible and memorized many passages even into her 80's. She learned of Jesus Christ at 13 years of age. He was her Savior, companion and she loved to teach God's word. She loved her children's spouses as her own. She was a member of Skidaway Island Baptist Church and formerly a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Zipperer, Sr. and grandson, Travis Culbreth.
Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie Z. and Alan Tanner of Savannah; JoAnn Z. and Eddie Grooms of Woodstock, GA; Dawn Z. and Tommy Culbreth of Snellville, GA; Darlene Z. and Greg Meyer of Bethlehem, GA; son and daughter-in-law,
Charles E. Zipperer, Jr. and Janice Zipperer of Elberton, GA; eighteen grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Skidaway Island Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. James Staubes officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Grooms, Greg Tanner, Ben Tanner, Dustin Culbreth, Aaron Meyer, Bucky Moore and Austin Meyer.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Skidaway Island Baptist Church, 2 West Ridge Rd., Savannah, GA 31411 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dawn, Darlene, Edward My memories of your mother are caught in time. But her smile, her grace, and the warmth she shown me are right here....still
- David Mlnarik, Punta Gorda, FL
Bonnie, JoAnn, Dawn, Darlene, Edward, It has been a wonderful blessing and honor to have known Beverly. She was a dear friend. I will always treasure the memories of working with her at the Christian book store and seeing the influence and inspiration she gave to the many thousands of people who were fortunate to meet and know her. She is rejoicing with the Lord, and we are rejoicing with her. My loving thoughts and prayers to each of you and your families as you treasure the wonderful memories of your mother.
- Emily Ann Rickard, Oak Ridge, TN
Beverly was a beautiful lady both inside and out. When I think of her I am reminded she visited my Mother which was appreciated and how beautiful she was in the Mrs. Savannah competition. We will miss her greatly both personally and as a church family. Our sincere sympathy to each and every one of you her precious family whom she loved so very much.
- Barbara & Wayne Murphy, Savannah, GA
Darlene,Dawn,Edward, JoAnne & Bonnie: Your mom will certainly be missed. She reared such good children and I was proud to know her. She was definitely a Proverbs 31 woman and I know she's happy to be with our Savior.
- Melody Reagan Mammay, Baumholder, - Other
To the Zipperer family, Both my Mom and I were blessed by our friendship with Beverly. We will always remember her sparkling eyes, genuine smile and keen sense of humor. We loved listening to her stories and we were always inspired by her faith. As the minister said, she was is! a truly beautiful person. Her passing brought us such sadness, for we will miss her, but we know she is now healthy, happy and re-united with loved ones. Sharon and Elizabeth
- Sharon Bordeaux, Savannah, GA
Dear Bonnie, Joann, Dawn, Darlene, Edward, We are so very sorry about your Mama, and just wish we could be there with you. She had more faith, and courage than most people, and showed it in every way. You have every right to be very proud of her. We love you all Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Bill
- Bonnie and Bill Starnes, Durand, IL
Darlene and Greg, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
- Pam Watts, Winder, GA
We just got in from out of town and we are so sad about your Mother's passing. We have many wonderful memories of her. We love you & will pray for you all. Pat & Dale Smiley
- Pat & Dale Smiley, Savannah, GA
Darlene & Greg we wish that we could be there for support. Just know that the entire Sunday School Class is praying just for your family! Darlene from what I read concerning your Mom I wish I could have met her! What a marvelous testimony showing Christ's love through her life! We love you guys! In Christ, Steve & Tina Weeks
- Steve Weeks, Winder, GA
Bonnie,JoAnn,Dawn,Darlene and Edward, I am so sorry and saddened over the passing of your mother. May it be a source of great comfort to all of you knowing that your mom is in the presence of the Lord she loved so much and with your dad and sweet little Travis.What a wonderful testimony her life has been to so very many people. I'll always remember 'Bev' sitting in the swing on her front porch reading her Bible. May it also be a comfort to you to know that our Robbie was there to welcome her in to Heaven. God bless and strengthen all of you during this difficult time.
- Jeannie Zipperer Smith, Savannah, GA
Dear Dawn and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Many good memories of your mothers sweet spirit. Some of the things she taught me as a child I have remembered all of my life. I have always admired her and your dad too. My dad is now in heaven there to welcome her beside your dad. They knew each other well. Heaven is that much sweeter today. Love to you all, Lesley
- Lesley Wooten Shipley, Hendersonville, NC
Bonnie, JoAnn, Dawn, Darlene, Edward and Family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Zipperer. She is now walking the Streets of Gold with our Precious Lord hand in hand. She was welcomed with open arms from Jesus Christ and also many of those that have gone on before. She is reunited with her dear husband. I am sure that mom is right there beside her too. I love you all and am praying for ya'll.
- Debbie Stover, Snellville, GA
Dawn & family, May you feel God's grace, power, and love as He is now leading your mom on the King of kings' highway. She served and followed Him and was always such an inspiration to me. Her sweet, but strong witness will leave a void for those of us who had the great pleasure of knowing her.
- Debbie Mamalakis, Savannah, GA
Dawn, Darlene, Edward My memories of your mother are caught in time. But her smile, her grace, and the warmth she shown me are right here....still
- David Mlnarik, Punta Gorda, FL
Bonnie, JoAnn, Dawn, Darlene, Edward, It has been a wonderful blessing and honor to have known Beverly. She was a dear friend. I will always treasure the memories of working with her at the Christian book store and seeing the influence and inspiration she gave to the many thousands of people who were fortunate to meet and know her. She is rejoicing with the Lord, and we are rejoicing with her. My loving thoughts and prayers to each of you and your families as you treasure the wonderful memories of your mother.
- Emily Ann Rickard, Oak Ridge, TN
Beverly was a beautiful lady both inside and out. When I think of her I am reminded she visited my Mother which was appreciated and how beautiful she was in the Mrs. Savannah competition. We will miss her greatly both personally and as a church family. Our sincere sympathy to each and every one of you her precious family whom she loved so very much.
- Barbara & Wayne Murphy, Savannah, GA
Darlene,Dawn,Edward, JoAnne & Bonnie: Your mom will certainly be missed. She reared such good children and I was proud to know her. She was definitely a Proverbs 31 woman and I know she's happy to be with our Savior.
- Melody Reagan Mammay, Baumholder, - Other -
To the Zipperer family, Both my Mom and I were blessed by our friendship with Beverly. We will always remember her sparkling eyes, genuine smile and keen sense of humor. We loved listening to her stories and we were always inspired by her faith. As the minister said, she was is! a truly beautiful person. Her passing brought us such sadness, for we will miss her, but we know she is now healthy, happy and re-united with loved ones. Sharon and Elizabeth
- Sharon Bordeaux, Savannah, GA
Dear Bonnie, Joann, Dawn, Darlene, Edward, We are so very sorry about your Mama, and just wish we could be there with you. She had more faith, and courage than most people, and showed it in every way. You have every right to be very proud of her. We love you all Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Bill
- Bonnie and Bill Starnes, Durand, IL
Darlene and Greg, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
- Pam Watts, Winder, GA
We just got in from out of town and we are so sad about your Mother's passing. We have many wonderful memories of her. We love you & will pray for you all. Pat & Dale Smiley
- Pat & Dale Smiley, Savannah, GA
Darlene & Greg we wish that we could be there for support. Just know that the entire Sunday School Class is praying just for your family! Darlene from what I read concerning your Mom I wish I could have met her! What a marvelous testimony showing Christ's love through her life! We love you guys! In Christ, Steve & Tina Weeks
- Steve Weeks, Winder, GA
Bonnie,JoAnn,Dawn,Darlene and Edward, I am so sorry and saddened over the passing of your mother. May it be a source of great comfort to all of you knowing that your mom is in the presence of the Lord she loved so much and with your dad and sweet little Travis.What a wonderful testimony her life has been to so very many people. I'll always remember 'Bev' sitting in the swing on her front porch reading her Bible. May it also be a comfort to you to know that our Robbie was there to welcome her in to Heaven. God bless and strengthen all of you during this difficult time.
- Jeannie Zipperer Smith, Savannah, GA
Dear Dawn and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Many good memories of your mothers sweet spirit. Some of the things she taught me as a child I have remembered all of my life. I have always admired her and your dad too. My dad is now in heaven there to welcome her beside your dad. They knew each other well. Heaven is that much sweeter today. Love to you all, Lesley
- Lesley Wooten Shipley, Hendersonville, NC
Bonnie, JoAnn, Dawn, Darlene, Edward and Family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Zipperer. She is now walking the Streets of Gold with our Precious Lord hand in hand. She was welcomed with open arms from Jesus Christ and also many of those that have gone on before. She is reunited with her dear husband. I am sure that mom is right there beside her too. I love you all and am praying for ya'll.
- Debbie Stover, Snellville, GA
Dawn & family, May you feel God's grace, power, and love as He is now leading your mom on the King of kings' highway. She served and followed Him and was always such an inspiration to me. Her sweet, but strong witness will leave a void for those of us who had the great pleasure of knowing her.
- Debbie Mamalakis, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

