Beverly was an artist, a civil rights activist, an intrepid world traveler, a master of religion, an avid reader, a beauty queen, an inspirational and dedicated teacher of life lessons, a selfless volunteer, an elegant entertainer, a professional delegator, a caramel lover, a fashion icon, and a generously inclusive spirit. To those who knew her, she was a sister, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and the greatest friend.

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Beverly was extremely proud to be born into the Guyton family, well-known in medical circles. Beverly was born on May 2, 1931 to Albert Julius and Birma Pool Guyton. She grew up in Blue Mountain, MS with her parents and younger brother, Bob. She spent her undergraduate years at William Woods College and Blue Mountain College. She earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Loyola University in New Orleans, LA. 

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She is preceded in death by her first husband, James Eddins Robinson, and her second husband, Dr. Pete Holden Rhymes. 

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She is the mother to seven children, Judy (Sally), Jill, Pete II (Janice), Libby (Peter), Kathy (John), Jim (Kristin), and Ray; the grandmother to ten grandchildren, Emmy, Alex (Elliott), Brooks, Meredith (Will), Pete III, Graeme, James, Caroline, Morgan, and Janie; the great grandmother to three great-grandchildren, Austin, Ellie, and Bexley; the aunt to one niece, Anne, and five nephews, Chris, Rob, Randy, Mett, and Drake. 

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Beverly passed away, surrounded by her children, on Friday, August 2, 2019. She is missed dearly by her family and friends. 

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This website was created by her family as a memorial to her and as a way to gather and display all of her artwork.

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We invite you to share any paintings by Beverly Rhymes that you own and any memories or photos you have with Beverly.