Beverly Ann Osser, 70, died on October 1, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Born Beverly Ann Jarvis on June 5, 1955, in Lexington, Ky., to Robert & Barbara Ann (Dickerson) Jarvis, she grew up with a natural curiosity about the world around her and a deep appreciation for the stories that connect us to our past.
After graduating from Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Ky., Bev pursued her calling in healthcare, training to become a radiology technologist. It was a career that would span decades and touch countless lives. She brought both technical expertise and genuine compassion to her work, first at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky., and later at AdventHealth in Orlando, where she continued to serve patients with skill and kindness until her retirement.
On Oct. 20, 1985, she married Jerold “Jerry” Lee Osser in Lexington, beginning a partnership that would last nearly four decades. Together, they built a life centered on family, filled with love and laughter. Bev's home was a reflection of her spirit and varied interests. Her two German Shepherds, Gunner and Xena, were constant companions, along with Napoleon, an African Grey parrot whose personality matched her own vivacity, and Tweety, a gentle cockatiel. Animals were never just pets to her; they were beloved family members.
A collector at heart, she found particular joy in dolls and Barbies, amassing a cherished collection over the course of many decades. Each piece told a story, much like the historical records she so loved to explore. Her passion for history extended beyond collectibles to an extensive genealogical quest that traced her family lineage back to the Revolutionary War. Through meticulous research and countless hours of investigation, she uncovered the threads that wove her family into the fabric of American history, preserving these connections for future generations. She became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was also a Kentucky Colonel, the highest honor bestowed upon a Kentucky citizen.
Bev is preceded in death by both of her parents. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; her daughter, Chrystal Danielle Fravel (Michael); her son, David Samuel Osser; her granddaughter, Lily Virginia Fravel; and her brother, Scott Jarvis and his wife Linda.
Graveside Service will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky with Rabbi Shani Abramowitz of Ohavay Zion Synagogue officiating. May she rest in peace and may her memory always be a blessing.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bev's name to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando (https://petallianceorlando.org/ways-give/memorials/), honoring her lifelong devotion to animals and ensuring that other creatures find the same love and care she so freely gave.
Service entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 933 Lee Road, Suite 101, Orlando, Florida 407-599-1180.
