Beverly Jane Douglas, 68, passed away January 2, 2017, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born November 16, 1948, in Paragould, AR to Wallace and Jeanie Austin.  She was very artistic and loved to oil paint. She also enjoyed fishing.  Beverly was a generous, loving soul that touched the heart of all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Barbara Smith and Marla Utley; and one brother, Mike Austin.

Survivors include one brother and sister in law, Billy Don and Bonnie Austin, of Mountain Home, AR; two sisters, Sandra Cody and Pat Austin, of Paragould, AR; a special nephew, Scott Smith; several other nieces and nephews; and many special friends and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Services are private.

​Lasting memorials may be made to the Children's Homes of Paragould.