Beverly Ann Austin

Beverly Ann Gilfillan Austin, the widow of Charles Calvin Austin, mother to Scottie Austin Wilson and Paula Austin Brantley, grandmother to Andrew Mitchell Wilson, Austin William Wilson, John Calvin Wilson, and Wyatt Austin Brantley, passed away on Friday, July 12th, 2024. Beverly was 80 years old. Born on August 6th, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey Beverly was known for her love of her family, God, and Alabama football. She and her husband Charles started Austin’s Carpet Service in 1973 in Milton, Florida. Beverly and Charles built a family-owned business in the community and were well known for their contributions to the First United Methodist Church Youth Group and numerous Milton High School Booster Clubs. She and Charles touched the lives of many in their community through their generous, kind, and loving spirit. She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Milton, Florida. Upon Charles’ death, Beverly went on to work as a bookkeeper at Escambia Collision in Pensacola, Florida, volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation, and was a doting grandmother of 4 grandsons. While many people have numerous hobbies, Beverly would always say that her family was her hobby and that was all she ever needed. Beverly Austin is survived by her daughters, Scottie Austin Wilson (James Wilson), and Paula Austin Brantley (Lee Brantley); grandsons, Andrew Mitchell Wilson (Sarah Grace Wilson), Austin William Wilson (fiancée Emmy Beason), John Calvin Wilson, and Wyatt Austin Brantley; step-grandchildren, Jennifer Brantley Taylor and Meagan Brantley; step great-grandchildren Doyle Taylor, Preston Taylor, Beckham Brown, and Brantley Brown who will cherish and work to honor the memory and legacy of their beloved mother and Nana. Additional family members include sister, Susan Gilfillan Shunk; brother, Andrew George Gilfillan III (Doris Gilfillan); niece, Veronica Austin; nephew, Andrew George Gilfillan IV (Jennifer Gifillan); niece, Stacey Pietruszynski (Steve Pietruszynski); and additional great nieces and nephews, Kelly Gilfillan, Conor Gilfillan, Spencer, Pietruszynski, Carson Pietruszynski, and GiGi Gilfillan. The extended family includes Rod Courtney (Donna Courtney) and Wanda Conway. Beverly will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Beverly Austin was predeceased by her husband of 32 years Charles Calvin Austin; parents, George and Altana Gilfillan; sister, Nancy Lee Gilfillan; brothers-in-law, Otis Austin (Jean Austin), Herman Austin (Mavis Austin), James Bernard Austin (Janie Austin), and Robert William Chute; and nephew, James Austin. Visitation and viewing will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment Florida, 32533. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. where friends and family are invited to pay their respects or join in remembrance. Beverly will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Charles in Bayview Memorial Park following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to West Florida Baptist Church. West Florida Baptist Church 5621 US - 90 Milton, Florida 32583. Pallbearers will be Andrew Wilson, Austin Wilson, John Calvin Wilson, Wyatt Brantley, Rod Courtney and Michael Holley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Ammons and the entire family at Universal Fabricators and Escambia Collision. Beverly fought many health issues during her life, including doctors telling her that she would be wheelchair-bound by her 50s but she was a fighter and never gave in. She will be remembered by all as a woman of incredible faith, unbounding love of her family and friends, and endless courage, determination, and persistence. Her family would like to say a special thank you to Wanda Conway for the friendship and comfort she gave Beverly as well as the wonderful insights, knowledge, love, and emotional support she showed our entire family. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Beverly Ann Austin

August 6, 1943 - July 12, 2024