Beverly Jimisco Gunn Martin known as “Bebalu,Lulu and Whip” entered into God’s eternal rest on Friday, November 26, 2021 at SOVAH in Danville, VA.

She was born to BIlly Steve Gunn and Mary Frances Walton Coleman on June 10, 1962 in Pittsylvania County, VA (Blairs).

 She attended Public Schools in Washington, DC and completed her GED Program in Danville, VA.

 Beverly was employed as a cook at Hardees, Inc. on Highway 58 in Danville, VA for 12 years. She was best known for her biscuits.

Beverly enjoyed cooking at home. She cooked large meals to feed the neighborhood and everyone went home with a plate. Beverly also enjoyed spending time with family ,watching movies, laughing and getting her proper rest.

Beverly attended Celestial Deliverance Church. She was baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Precious Gift of the Holy Ghost. Beverly loved the Lord. She served as an usher in the house of the Lord and also served in the kitchen.

Beverly was preceded in death by her sisters, Victoria “Micky” Gunn and Hope Angela Gunn.

Beverly is survived by two sons, Dennis Wayne Gunn of Danville, VA and Steven Deonte Gunn of Washington, DC; two granddaughters, Taniya Denise Gunn of Danville, VA and Angel Truth Brown of Washington, DC. Beverly loved her granddaughters and spoiled them. They loved their grandma so much.

Beverly is also survived by her father, Billy Steve Gunn of Danville, VA ; mother, Mary Frances Walton Coleman of Washington, DC; sisters, Lillian Lavern Gunn of Washington, DC, Frances Jerone Gunn of Reidsville, NC, Starlette Marie Allen (David) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Steve Michael Gunn (Sheila) of Brooklyn NY, and Leslie Denise Christian (Carlos) of Fort Washington, MD.

Beverly loved all of her nieces and nephews and they loved her. She was loved by all of her cousins, aunts, uncles and a special friend Willie Hughes Deshazor “ooze” host of family and friends.

The Gunn Family would like to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation for all of the love, support, prayers, cards and flowers, and all other acts of kindness during our time of bereavement. We would also like to express our great appreciation and gratitude to the Doctors and Nurses of SOVAH in Danville, VA, Hardees, Inc. on Highway on 58 in Danville, VA, Zions Gates Apostolic Church in Yanceyville, NC, and Celestial Deliverance Church in Danville, VA, along with a very special thanks to friends, co-workers and neighbors. May God continue to Bless and Keep You.

A public viewing for Mrs. Beverly Gunn Martin will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Danville, Va.

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Beverly Gunn Martin will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 12:00pm at the Celestial Deliverance Church 132 Bethel Ct. Danville, VA with Pastor Joseph Reynolds, Danville, Virginia. Eulogist, Elder Nelson Luck, Officiating, Zion Gates Apostolic Church Yanceyville N.C. Interment will follow in the Highland Burial Park, 3049 North Main St. Danville, Virginia.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 431 Rice St. Danville, Virginia on the day of the service at 10:45 a.m.

Masks are required at all visitations and services. Attendance may be limited. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Service may be viewed by Live Stream at /https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, VA, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”