Beverly Jean (Alexander) Roupp

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Beverly Jean Roupp on February 9, 2025, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by her husband and children and daughter-in-law. Beverly was a beloved wife to William Roupp (Bill) for 62 years and cherished by family, friends and the community.

Beverly’s parents preceded her in death Vivian and Bernard Alexander as well as her older brother Donald. Beverly grew up in the Village of Blackwell in the town of Morris, PA. From a very early age, Beverly’s vibrant spirit and smile was contagious to all who encountered her. It was that infectious spirit that caught the heart of her devoted husband, when they were in the 8th grade. Bill and Beverly’s love story is remarkable and rare. Beverly and Bill’s pride and joy: their three children Bryan, Michael (wife Amy) and Susan (husband Alan Kent), their grandchildren Chase Roupp (wife Hannah), Landen Roupp (Cierra), Taylor Prance, Johnathan Kent and William Kent and their great granddaughter, Payton Roupp.

Bill and Beverly were married in their small Pennsylvania community and lived in Virginia, Kentucky, California, and Indiana before settling in Seaford, DE in 1973. Beverly was an amazing homemaker, known for her commitment to volunteering in the music and children’s programs at church, which impacted many young people in the community. Coordinating a youth choir from her hometown in Pennsylvania to perform together with the Mt. Olivet UMC’s Children’s Choir the musical “They All Sang Jesus”. The production was impactful for all who participated and shared the simple and powerful message of Jesus’ Love.  

Beverly was very passionate about her 23-year career at Delaware Technical and Community College where she began a part-time position setting up “Summer Kids College”. She retired as the Program Manager for the Department of Continuing Education.

A celebration of Life will be held on February 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a public visitation from 10:30 to 11:00 AM at Mount Olivet UMC, 315 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973. Family and friends are invited to attend and pay their respects. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mount Olivet UMC for their music ministries in Beverly's memory.

We find comfort in knowing that Beverly's legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her love, admiration, and gratitude.

Rest in peace, Beverly. You will be forever missed but never forgotten and in our hearts for the love you gave the world, especially your beloved Bill and family.

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