Beverly Carter
Nov. 6, 1943-Aug. 2024

Beverly “Bev aka Ms. Bev” Gail Carter (nee Thomas), 80, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born on Nov. 6, 1943 in Ironton and the beloved wife of Philip W. Carter, transitioned on Aug. 15, 2024.
She is the daughter of the late Laverne and Emerson Thomas and the loving mother of Philippa Kay, Stacey Lynn and Frederick DuBois.
She is the sister of Sheila Knapper and was preceded in death by her brother, Carl “Barney” Thomas.
Beverly was loved by her family especially her uncles and aunt, all who preceded her in death except for Fred. They are Curtis, Oscar “Buss”, Charles “Joby”, Martha, David and Fred “Floogie” Fox.
She adored her nieces and nephews, Tony Fox, Crystal Knapper (deceased), Charlie Knapper, Jerry “Chip” Knapper, Adam Knapper, Brandy Carter, Lani (Ben Finney) and Diamond (Kegan Frederick) Gholston.
Her sisters- and brothers-in-laws, Lee and Theresa Carter, Oliver “Junior” (deceased), Lawrence “Larry” and Sylvia (Mark Mosley) Gholston frequently visited.
Beverly looked forward to her frequent luncheons with her friends Betty Pickett and Ann Sims.
She also loved talking to her sister, Sheila, Uncle Fred “Floogie” and her friends, Peggy Hrinya and Shirley Williams.
Beverly was not only a loving and caring mother and wife, but she was also an advocate for her community.
She was a founder and engaged parent leader in the South Oakland neighborhood band, The Oaklanders, a drum and bugle corp.
She was always available when anyone needed support.
Beverly loved a great party and was the hostess with the mostess as evidenced by her more than three decades of hosting the Carter family annual New Year’s Eve party.
Family and friends would just show up knowing the party was the place to be to ring in the New Year.
Beverly was also an elected committee woman for South Oakland. She was a member of the Marshall University Black Alumni.
Beverly had a career of 40 years at UPMC most of which were at Falk pharmacy.
She was recognized at an UPMC event in 2015 for her career accomplishment.
She was celebrated by the Fairfield Community and the City of Huntington, West Virginia, in 2017.
Beverly was an avid sports fan who has attended Steeler Football Games including several Super Bowls, Marshall University football and basketball games, Cavalier basketball games and went to her first professional tennis match last year.
She loved her books on tape (a new obsession), exploring different restaurants with her family, traveling and going to Costco.
She was loved by so many and will be deeply missed by all those whose life she touched but especially by her family and close friends.
A celebration of her life will take place 5–8 p.m. Thursday at Kulcher Kitchen and Bar, 2526 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The internment will take place in her hometown of Ironton at 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Cemetery, followed with a celebration of her life 7–9 p.m. at the Marshall Hall of Fame Café, 857 Third Ave, Huntington, West Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Professor Philip W. Carter and Mrs. Beverly G. Carter Scholarship, Marshall University Foundation, 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25703 or to the Hillman Cancer Center in honor of Beverly G. Carter at www.upmchillman.com/donate.
Arrangements entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, Robinson Township.