BEVERLY SHORT JOLLY

Beverly Short Jolly, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. “Bev”, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the Orleans and Jefferson Parish School Systems. She was a member of the Black Arketts Club. Beverly will be remembered for her straightforward personality, her infectious smile, and as the life of the party. Beloved wife of Gerold Jolly by second marriage, and the late Herbert Bankston by first marriage. Devoted mother of the late Damien Short. Loving grandmother of Conisha Myles and Paz Short; bonus grandmother of Rosetta and Jaylen Myles. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lee Burton Short. Sister of the late Lem Hookfin. Aunt of Delesai (Wilfred) Cooper, Jerhaun Hookfin, Bryant Keith Hughes of Greensburg, LA, and the late Keidra Bryant and Kevin McCoy. Godmother of the late Terrance Jones, Sr. Good friend of the late Donna Banks. Beverly is also survived by her besties Pam, Debra, Lois, Sherrye, and a host of aunts, uncles, in-laws, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Will Be Private. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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