Reverend Dr. Beverly Ann Virginia Austin
(May 29, 1947 - January 28, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 2026/ 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Funeral Location: Sidney Park CME Church, 1114 Blanding Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026// 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Memorial Gardens OF Columbia, 9301 Wilson Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina
My Condolences to the family. I met Dr Austin through Reuben and Denine Pinkney Surr Nuff Beauty And Barbershop. She sold new Avon. A wonderful and Blessed lady. She will be missed. Rest In Peace.
From Greater Cleaves Memorial CME Church, Oklahoma City, OK: Our condolences and prayers to the Austin family in the passing of Rev. Dr. Beverlyann Austin. We share your sorrow; sending prayers for strength and understanding. To Leslie Austin, Jr. and Family, just know your Greater Cleaves Family “Loves You” and praying for you.
Dr. Austin was a special lady. She was encouraging to all she met. She was an excellent example of a virtuous woman. I thank God for allowing me to make her acquaintance. Prayers to you Dr. William Austin and family.
Soror Beverlyann Austin touched so many of our hearts. Her quiet demeanor and strength will always be remembered. To the Austin family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
My condolences to Rev. Austin, his children and extended family.
One word I can use to describe Mrs. Austin is humble. She demonstrated that humble heart when we moved into the cul-de-sac. My dad introduced himself as Reverend and retired missionary and she told us of the church and the ministries she and her husband led, however, because of the family atmosphere in the cul-de-sac where we all look out for each other, she had us neighbors refer to her as “Mrs” and not with her titles.
The other word I’d use is helpful. I’m forever grateful for the way that she (and her husband) helped me after my parents moved to start a church in Goose Creek. Although I was a grown adult with a teaching career, they still looked out for me.
Mrs. Austin had my code to the lockbox on my front door in case of any emergency. I remember once when I’d locked myself out the house and was trapped in my back yard because I had the wrong gate key, Mrs. Austin came home just to unlock my lockbox and hand me the key over the fence so I get back in the house to get the right key. Other times she picked up packages for me off my doorstep when I was on the road.
Mrs. Austin will be greatly missed and our little cul-de-sac will not be the same without her beautiful smile and big heart.
Our condolences and prayers.
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Reverend Dr. Beverly Ann Virginia Austin. I pray that the almighty God of heaven and earth will be with you as you go through this difficult season.
My condolences to the Austin family may God keep in this time of sorrow
Martha Howard, Dr. & Mrs. Michael McBee, The Honorable Emily Howard, Thedra Howard and Latoria Johnson send our deepest condolences as former 7th Episcopal District Parishioners. From Martha Howard: Rev. Dr. Beverlyann Austin was more than a C.M.E. preacher to me she was my friend and she will be missed. Rev. Dr. William Austin & Family may God be with you during this time.
My Sorority Sister Beverly Ann was such a sweet person. I was shocked and very sad to hear of her passing. To the family take comfort in knowing that she is with our heavenly father resting in his arms. Family you are in my prayers. 🩷💚
My prayers to Uncle William and her children. Aunt Beverly will be missed.
To Dr. William Austin and family.
Our prayers and thoughts with true love. It’s a honor and blessings from the St. Catherine CME Church Family in Jackson South Carolina and the entire CSRA, which boths are you serve as a Pastors to us. Dr. Beverlyann Austin her love and wisdom and Knowledge was excellent knowing she was a leader of love. I thank God for the numerous years Dr. Beverlyann Austin was was a key leader in her duties in the Seventh Episcopal District with highest standard and her loyalty to God was always was there.Our prayers will continues be with the entire family.
Beverly was such a classy lady. She was a beautiful spirit who was open to the Lord. When she prayed, you could feel her connection. Until we meet again
Soror Beverly Ann,
One of the sweetest people I have encountered. My heart aches with and for the family. I pray for God’s comfort during this time🩷💚
From Greater Cleaves Memorial CME Church, Oklahoma City, OK: Our condolences and prayers to the Austin family in the passing of Rev. Dr. Beverly Ann Austin. We share your sorrow; sending prayers for strength and understanding. To Leslie Austin, Sr. and Family, just know your Greater Cleaves Family “Loves You” and praying for you.
we may not have the perfect words but we care deeply about what you are facing.
Our prayers are with all of you.
To the family of my sister, Beverly Ann, my heart broke when I received the news of her passing. Daily, I have found myself grieving and crying but then I remember “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”, and I find comfort. I am praying that the Lord’s comfort, love and compassion will surround you all today and always.
My condolences and prayers to the Austin family in the passing of Rev. Dr. Beverly Ann Austin. She will truly be missed by the CME Church for her dedication and years of service. RIP my friend.
To Reverend Mr. AUSTIN and the entire AUSTIN family, our Deepest Prayers, and Condolences. Goes out to each and everyone., Reverend Beverly AUSTIN was a committed devoted customer for many many years. You will be truly missed from the crew at Surnuff Barber & Style Shop
Reuben/Denine M Pinkney
To Reverend Mr. AUSTIN and the entire AUSTIN family, our Deepest Prayers, and Condolences. Goes out to each and everyone., Reverend Beverly AUSTIN was a committed devoted customer for many many years. You will be truly missed from the crew at Surnuff Barber & Style Shop
Reuben/Denine M Pinkney
We’ve known Dr. A since 2007 or 2008. She was an avid weekly participant in my aqua aerobics class, and we shared monthly brunch together. She even married us in 2013.
My husband, Clayton, performed comedy every year for the past seven or eight years at her Salad Fiesta.
We loved her, are very grateful to have known her and will miss her dearly.
I will miss my ‘big sister’ Soror Rev. Dr. BeverlyAnn everyday!!! 💓💚She was such a rare pearl and an awesome friend to my husband as well!
Thank you God and family for sharing her with so many. 🙏🏾Stay blessed and lifted! We love you!
My heart felt sympathy goes to the Austin Family. May God Bless and keep you all.
My Prayers and Condolences are with the family of the Late Reverend Dr. Beverly Austin. She was such a wonderful person we are Praying God’s continued Blessings be with during this most difficult time in your lives. Be Blessed.
I remember when you and Rev Mr. Austin were at Vanderhorst. You and him took over not just being my parents but my pastors. My children and are are so grateful for everything you have done for us. We will miss you and will always love you.
Our deepest condolences to the Austin Family. You’re in our prayers.
Reverend & Mrs. Derek Perry
Hopewell CME Church
My condolences to the family from mine and the ST John CME Church family