Beverly Roden was a devoted member. She liked telling the story of Dr. Bronner's beginnings with the state. (Beverly is pictured at the 2019 ARSEA/APEAL Convention here with Sandra Pendergrass who served as president of the Morgan County Chapter on the left and Beverly's husband on the right James Roden who retired from state service as well). Beverly's service as the president of the Taylor Vaughn Montgomery Chapter at it's inception was invaluable.
Beverly Jimmie Roden, a beloved resident of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on July 5, 1944, Beverly was a woman known for her laughter and joy, bringing light to everyone she encountered.
Beverly's early life began in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School and a dedicated member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Montgomery. Her devotion to her faith was evident as she sang in the choir, played handbells, and was a faithful attendee of Sunday School and church services.
Her professional career spanned 32 years with the State of Alabama, including 18 years with the State Ethics Commission. Beverly retired at the age of 50 but continued to enrich the lives of others by working part-time at a senior living facility. There, she managed the gift shop and delighted residents by baking cookies in a toaster oven.
Beverly is survived by her sister, Julie Stephens, and her two sons: Terre, along with his wife Lora and their daughter Kaytlyn; and Toye, with his daughters Chelsea and Riley, and son Jensen. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dixie Howard; her father, Jim Howard; and her husband, James Roden.
The family will be comforted by the words of Rev. Mark Pate, who will officiate the services in Beverly's honor. Beverly's life was a testament to her faith, love for her family, and dedication to her community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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Many of you have noticed the accent lighting on RSA's buildings. Here is some interesting facts:
The Current Tradition
The lighting of the buildings has become an "iconic" tradition in Alabama, recognizing a wide array of events and charitable organizations.
Community Requests: The RSA accepts requests from various groups to light the buildings in specific colors to raise awareness for their causes or celebrate holidays.
Diverse Themes: The colors change frequently to reflect different events, ranging from:
Holidays (red and green for Christmas, purple/yellow/green for Mardi Gras).
Awareness Campaigns (pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, teal for Alzheimer's awareness, orange for Hunger Action Month).
Sporting Events (colors supporting Alabama or Auburn university teams).
The RSA maintains a lighting calendar on its website, where organizations can submit their own lighting requests for approval.
Real ID has been required for air travel since May of this year.
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