She was a graduate of Kansas State University Graduate School. Beverly was a Music Professor at the University of Arkansas at Monticello with 46 years of service. She retired in 2018. Her love for people was only exceeded by her love for God, and she shared God's love daily with all the people she taught and came in contact with. She devoted her life to her students to whom she taught the art of music passionately. She loved them vigorously and encouraged them relentlessly. Beverly was a tireless servant of God and of the people he created. Her life was a testimony to God's goodness and a testament to the enormous impact she had in the lives of thousands of students and communities of southeast Arkansas.
Along with her parents, Beverly is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence "Larry" Lobitz; and a brother, Gaylen Sprecker of Kansas City. She is survived by her son, Brice Lobitz and wife Becky of New Orleans, LA; grandsons, Colton Lobitz and wife Gabby of Ponchatoula, LA and Tyler Lobitz of Baton Rouge, LA; sisters, Phyllis Nelson of Topeka, KS and Sandi Bennett of Oklahoma City, OK; a brother, Boyd Sprecker of Oklahoma City, OK; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and students that loved her dearly.
Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(47)
Justin Ferguson
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Mrs. Lobitz was a wonderful woman who poured herself into every student she ever taught. She helped foster and instill a lifelong love of all music. I will miss her but remember her fondly every time that I play the piano.Darrell Schultz
Aledo, TX Friday, December 25, 2020 It's Christmas Day, 2020, and Beverly and Larry are singing on the grandest stage of all, and sure to be enjoying the voices of the Heavenly Host singing praises to God! I was just a young boy around eleven when they worshiped at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It was a small church with a typical attendance of 66 at a service, but it was oh-so-friendly and loving. The sanctuary wasn't much bigger than a large U-Haul storage unit, had brick walls, and it was ready for songs to echo off its walls. I clearly remember when Larry and Beverly came there...the very first Sunday...because when they started singing everyone's eyes bugged out and you could tell they wanted to turn around to answer their own question, "Where did the angels come from?" From then on, every time they sang with the rest of us, they'd go full blast on the last verse and people would just marvel. I remember Leona Bose just closing her eyes and holding the hymnal to her heart and listening. No one was 'jealous' that they couldn't even sing like that in their home showers...they were flat-out amazed at how Larry and Bev sang. They smiled and looked at each other and we all were just giddy to have a concert performance every Sunday! Sometimes they'd sing a duet by the piano and the pianist wanted to quit playing and just watch them sing, you could tell. It was like we were all fourth graders, chunking footballs a few yards downfield but Larry and Beverly came by and started deliberately throwing balls off the goalposts a hundred yards away, leaving the rest of us excited at the sight and literally having our jaws drop in amazement. I never heard such talent in church again, now many decades later. Enjoy the reunion with Lawrence and sing up!Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Deepest sympathy to the family on the great loss of Beverly. Prayers for the family.Bobbie Ross
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Brice and family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Thomas Williams
Weatherford, TX Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Mrs Lobitz, was my voice teacher when I was in high school. She played a tremendous role in my voice formation. She taught me the importance of class on and off the stage. I will always remember her kindness and patience. Requiescat in paceGerald
, CO Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Brice,I was saddened to learn of the passing of your mother.
Her passing is the end of an era for me. As you know, your mother and I joined the UAM faculty the same year and served together there for years.
She and your dad were early and dear friends of ours.
I will always remember the many gatherings of the two families; and even moving in with the Lobitz for several days during that great ice storm. There are many, many fond memories of them and you.
I am glad to have had several long conversations with her some months ago and to hear her voice again. Your mother always called me her brother, and even in those last conversations she said remember “you are my brother”. That’s the way it was.
She and Larry will always be a presence in my heart.
Gerald
Vera Pesaresi
Lake Village, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Beverly was a dear sweet lady. For many years she drove every Sunday to Lake Village to play the organ at my church, First Presbyterian Church. She made beautiful music for us! She will be missed.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2020 How sad to lose my dear friend, Beverly! She was such a gorgeous lady and what an amazingly beautiful voice! I always felt so very blessed to have known her throughout the years and I cherish the memories of our times together. May God surround you with His loving arms to give you peace and comfort.Marsha Clayton
Monticello, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 A wonderful lady who touched the lives of many students, friends, and colleagues. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the familyCheryl Middleditch
Peoria, AZ Monday, December 21, 2020 Dearest Beverly;I am there in spirit with my cousins today as they celebrate your life. You will always be with me in my heart.
Your loving cousin, Cheryl
Jordan Morgan
Monticello, AR Monday, December 21, 2020 Mrs. Lowbitz was the sweetest lady I’ve ever known. As a piano teacher, she helped increase my love for music. Going to her home for weekly lessons was a highlight from grade school to graduation. She was someone I aspired to be like from her sweet spirit to her pack of dogs. She’ll be missed, but I know she’s happy to be with Mr. Larry again.Classie jones Green
PineBluff, AL Monday, December 21, 2020 Brice it was a pleasure to know your Mom & Dad . I am Scott & Bonita Jones Mom. My Sympathy & Prayers To You & Family .🙏♥️🙏Kim Ray
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 Mrs. Lobitz was a jewel. She taught me piano in elementary school. I loved visiting with her during my time at UAM. She was loved by many and will be missed. Deepest condolences.Ricky Green
El Dorado, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 I am so sorry to read this. What a marvelous voice she had! Sending prayers for healing hearts.Pat Matthews
Maumelle, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 Beverly was such a sweet, hardworking person. I never saw her without a smile on her face. She will be missed.HELEN ROSS
MONTICELLO, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 BRICE AND FAMILY,WE ARE SO SAD ABOUT YOU LOSING YOUR SWEET MOTHER AND OUR DEAR FRIEND.WE MET MS. BEVERLY AND HER LATE HUSBAND MR LARRY IN 1975.CARROLL HAD A SPECIAL BOND WITH MS. BEVERLY. THEY WOULD SPEND HRS. TALKING ABOUT OUR LORD,OLE CARS,AND POLITICS. SHE WOULD LIGHT UP WHEN SHE TALKED ABOUT HER 67 CHEVY WHICH SHE CALLED HER "CHARIOT".SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.LOVE CARROLL AND HELEN ROSS.Eric Davis
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 Mr.and Mrs Lobitz were the salt of the Earth. Incredible people. Please accept my condolences.Barbara Cantley
Little Rock, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 I was one of Bev’s oldest students at UAM! It was my joy to have her work and teach me, but even better to have her friendship. She was such a Christian witness to all of us. She and Larry served with such joy and that radiated from her. I was so proud to represent my school and my teacher at NATS, especially when they would recognize her as my teacher❤️❤️❤️Sonya & Marc Funk
Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, December 20, 2020 My Auntie Beverly had the most endearing voice. Her enthusiasm for story kept her students engaged and plugged in. She loved blue and always had to accessorize. She always made me laugh. On the night of Auntie Beverly's passing, I heard a woman singing outside. I went to look but there was no one there. Her son and I agree that she is leading the choir in heaven! Praise be to Jesus!James Smiley
Cabot, AR Sunday, December 20, 2020 She was an amazing lady, she was my music advisor and voice teacher at UAM and I enjoyed our talks. My heart goes out to the lobitz family, she will be missed by so many.Cheri Simpson Rash
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 19, 2020 Brice I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.Rebekah Whipple
Linden, NC Saturday, December 19, 2020 Mrs. Lobitz was a wonderful piano teacher! I have so many wonderful memories of the years she taught my brother and I.Julie Fakouri
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 19, 2020 Dearest Brice and Becky, I am so sorry that you lost your precious mother, and we lost a dear friend. I re-connected with her when my granddaughter took piano. In fact, on the days that I went with Maggie, there was more visiting than lesson! She especially enjoyed telling me about you two and your boys. Becky, I wasn’t a bit surprised to find out “advances” that had been engineered by you in your field. I hope it’s of some comfort to know that she was dearly loved by many. Julie Fakouri ❤️Wilma Trout
Star City, AR Saturday, December 19, 2020 Beverly was such a lovely soul! She contributed so much to UAM music department and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.Linda Outlaw
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 19, 2020 Such a beautiful soul who will be missed by so many. Our daughter took piano from Beverly but received so much more. Beverly truly loved her students and the feeling was mutual. Rest in peace sweet friend.Beverly Burchfield
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 19, 2020 The world is less encouraging and upbeat with Beverly’s passing. She taught us all how to live a life for others. We can only hope to impact others as she did. She and I loved to call each other by name with a grin. God bless her family.Sarah
Bowie, MD Saturday, December 19, 2020 Mrs. Lobitz was a teacher that touched my life. She taught me so much more than just how to play the piano. Now, as I teach piano there is hardly a day that I don't quote her. I know she is happy to be in heaven with her mother, but sad because "she didn't get raptured in her car". :) I always felt privileged to be called "one of her special students". Though I have a feeling everyone was special to her. She will be missed!!!Butch and Judy Selig
Benton, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 Beverly was such a lovely person and will be missed by all who knew her. Her angelic singing voice was amazing. We feel sure she and Larry are making beautiful music in a heavenly choir today.Prayers for comfort for the family,
The Seligs
Mary Maloney Hanna
Royse City, TX Friday, December 18, 2020 Mrs.Lobitz was a light in this world. She was a second mother to me and will always be the inspiration to me everyday when I sit at the piano to teach my students. She taught me so very much and I loved her dearly. Her grace and kindness along with her determination to push me past my comfort zone have made me the musician I am today. She will be missed. But I know she is rejoicing in heaven with her savior and her loved ones.Jane Pelkki
Monticello, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 I’m saddened to hear of Beverly’s passing. Yes, she taught our son piano, but more importantly, she loved all of us. When I’d see her at Walmart or the Post Office, she always had time for me. I’m sorry, Lobitz family, for your loss. Your obituary write up about your mom and grandma summed it up well. She was Jesus with skin on.Becky Phillips
Monticello, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 One of the kindest ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. I was one of her piano “kids” and she was always so proud of our accomplishments. Well done, thy good and faithful servant. She will be missed by so many. Prayers for Bryce, Becky and all of her family.Bob Stark
Monticello, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 Lobitz Family,Mrs. Lobitz was one of the kindest persons that I have ever known. I was blessed to be a fellow faculty member with her for over twenty years at UAM. My prayer is that God will fill your hearts with love that wipes every tear away. She would have wanted it that way because she made everyone happier by her presence and faith in God.
Rebecca Lush
Sherwood, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 Mrs. Lobitz was dear to me, as she was to others. She was a ray of light in my world that I’m glad to have experienced.Yancy Box
Oklahoma City, OK Friday, December 18, 2020 Ms. Lobitz was truly an angel. To know her, was to love her. She was one of my professors at UAM 34 years ago. August 21, I had her on my mind and decided to call her. We talked for over an hour, I will remember that conversation forever. May peace of the Lord be with Brice, and the rest of the family during this time. ❤️Ray Vardaman
Tyler, TX Friday, December 18, 2020 One of the most beautiful people I’ve ever known, bot inside and out. Precious precious lady that I was so glad to have known her and called her a fried. Prayers and God’s blessings for the family.Megan Robinson
McGehee, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 Ms. Beverly recently started teaching my two kids piano, but she quickly became so dear to us. She was so encouraging and kind, and we knew we had found a treasure in her. We are so sorry to see her go but grateful for the hope of eternity with her in Christ. Our prayers are with the family.Boyd Sprecker
Del City, OK Friday, December 18, 2020 You will always be my biggest Sister that will be missed dearly by all of us.David and Annette Rushing
White Hall, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 So sorry to hear of the passing of Beverly Lobitz and praying for her family! She was a kind, compassionate, talented, and a fine Christian lady! She was a blessing to know and thankful for her in our lives. She was my voice instructor at UAM and also, she gave voice instruction to my son at her home. What a joy to know that we will see her again! Heaven gets sweeter all the time! Our sincere sympathy, David and Annette RushingRegina Lanehart
Monticello, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. I am just heartbroken. I got to know Beverly when sitting in on Tripp’s piano lessons the past few years. She was one of the sweetest ladies I had the privilege to know. She will be so missed by Tripp and myself. Praying for the family and all the friends she left behind.Thoughts and prayers,
Regina Lanehart
Barbara Newton
Monticello, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 Truly loved this special lady! Prayers for her family. She will be missed.anna Jones
Monticello, AR Friday, December 18, 2020 Mrs. Beverly and my mom were great friends. Mrs. Beverly was a huge supporter of Paws . After my momma died in May we continued to call each other every week. We laughed and talked about animals and she always was a positive person. Caring and non judgmental. I will miss her and her advice. Last thing she said to me was she was praying for me and my upcoming surgery. My deepest condolences and love to her family.Anna Jones
Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 17, 2020 So sorry to read this an awesome LadyBarbara K Maxwell
Collinston, LA Thursday, December 17, 2020 This just breaks my heart! What a sweet, patient, gentle lady Beverly was. The world's a sadder place without "Mrs. Lobitz"!Barbara K Maxwell
Collinston, LA Thursday, December 17, 2020 This just breaks my heart! What a sweet, patient, gentle lady Beverly was. The world's a sadder place without "Mrs. Lobitz"!Ed watts
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 17, 2020 So sorry for your loss very sweet ladyElaine Keys
Ogden, UT Thursday, December 17, 2020 You are in my prayers at this time. Such a precious lady. I have fond memories of Beverly.Love and prayers,
Elaine
Jo Ann Long
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 17, 2020 What a precious, sweet blessing you were to the girls and me. Thank you for always honoring and praising God. Many times I have used your name when I would say, “Have a God blessed day”. I hope Jesus will come to get the rest of us soon. I love you more.