Beverly Lorain Brown (nee Casey) was born February 1st, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Elaine and Brian Casey. She and her sister, Carolyn, soon danced their way into hearts as The Celebrated Casey Sisters of St. Louis!
After graduating Roosevelt High School, Beverly attended Washington University night school while working as an Assistant Executive Secretary at the Federal Reserve Bank. She then went to The University of Missouri – Columbia where she worked with Professor Paul Fisher to raise funds to pass legislation for the Freedom of Information Act.
In 1966, she married William N. Brown, III and had two children, William N. Brown IV and Rebecca. Together, the four of them nurtured their love of collecting through garage sales and “Funny Stores.” Beverly loved dolls and rescued many to fix up and love. She volunteered at schools, led scout troops, and took up tap dancing again as an adult– performing all over St. Louis. Her smile was as big as her heart and everyone knew her by her signature black hair bow, which she said was “an ode to her second childhood.”
Beverly joined her beloved husband and sister on June 15th, 2026. She is survived by her son (Bill Brown), daughter and son-in-law (Becky and Steven Lugovsky), her brother and sister-in-law (Bob and Diane Brown), nieces (Wendi, Anna, and Lauren), nephew (Bobby), their families and her many wonderful friends.
Beverly always said “You gotta go through it to get to it.” May she fly free and have fun.
SERVICES: Memorial visitation will be held at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Saturday, July 25th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with the memorial service beginning at 1:00 PM. Inurnment at St. Paul Churchyard Cemetery.
6/23/26. In memory of
Beverly L Brown. From cousins of a Beverly’s neighbor on 1278 Green Falls in fenton, MO., Jacquelyn Flo Farrell; who is at Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley in Fenton with Dementia. We are Ed & Judy
Williams, Jackie’s cousin & wife, and loved Bev as a dear friend. We treasure our friendship with Beverly , and will always remember her smile and positive attitude.
To know Bev was to love Bev , Bev always lifted you up with her sweet smile and encouraging words.
William and Becky, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. May happy memories comfort you
Beverly we miss your beautiful smile and wonderful meeting minutes. Vickie St. Paul UCC
Bev was a dear, dear friend and neighbor of fifty years plus. It was a couple of years ago that she mentioned to me how long our friendship had been. How time had flown. We enjoyed walks together, going to garage sales, and doll collecting together. We made lots of memories through the years. She was a special lady, so giving and kind. I treasure the friendship we had. I love her, miss her and will always carry her in my heart.
Love to Becky and Bill❤️