Elizabeth Neveau

Elizabeth “Beth” Jo Neveau, affectionately known as” Beth-a-Roo,” 44, of Lansing, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Charlotte. Beth was born June 11, 1977, in Lansing, the daughter of Aggie and Wayne Neveau. She was born with the limitations of Muscular Dystrophy, but lived every day to her full capacity. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1996, and took classes at Lansing Community College. In her early years, she volunteered at Eaton Intermediate School District. She lived in Alison House in an apartment she loved to decorate. Beth was a part of many loving families beyond her immediate family and large extended Goerge family. She enjoyed many close friendships with residents of Alison House and her special caregivers. In many ways, Beth lived vicariously through her caregivers and friends. Although her mobility was limited, she experienced the wonders of life through those who loved her and were included in her many activities. She loved to travel, cruise, gamble, play cards and Sorry, watch movies (especially those starring Patrick Swayze), shop and do Sudoku. She was a huge MSU Fan – GO GREEN! Beth possessed a talent for cross-stich and crochet. Her many beautiful works adorn her apartment, and the households of her closest friends and family. She was loved by her faith family at St. Mary’s in Charlotte, and participated as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass. Beth attended MDA summer camp for many years and reveled in the freedom, fun and dancing they always included. She also enjoyed time spent “on the farm,” and the Amish neighbors and peaceful lifestyle she enjoyed there.
Although verbal communication was difficult for Beth, she was capable of a full range of emotions through her eyes and facial expressions. She was a very “in-control” person, and those around her were immediately drawn into her. She loved to laugh and was never angry or sad about her condition. Beth was the ruler of her own world, and those who had the privilege of sharing it with her will always remember their bond with her and her outlook on life.
Beth is survived by her mother, Aggie Lewis; father, Wayne Neveau and stepmother, Marsha Neveau; sisters, Lorin (Ian) Stewart, JJ (Floyd) Brandt, Cara (Paul) David; brothers, Nick (Katie) Neveau and Tony Neveau; nieces and nephews, Madalyn and Kate Stewart, Bo, Koda and Culter Brandt, Peyton and Coleson David, and Jace and Stella Neveau. She was predeceased by her loving stepfather, John L. Lewis and her grandparents, Roy and Josepha Goerge, Joseph and Sarah Neveau, and Leslie and Eva Lewis. The family wishes to make a special thank-you to Beth’s nurses, Jackie, Laurie, Denise, Lisa, Laura, and especially Barb who continues to care for Beth in Heaven.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Beth’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation with a Rosary Service was on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Pray Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass took on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte, with visitation one hour prior at the church. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Beth’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Memorial contributions are suggested to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Alison House, or St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.