Beverly E. Christensen, 90

July 14, 2025

Beverly E. Christensen, 90, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Howard E. “Chris” Christensen, who passed away in 2002. Born in Kendall, NY, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Violet Staffen Nesbitt. During her life, she lived in New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Beverly worked as a secretary over the years for several companies, including General Electric and Brockport High School in New York, and Ameriprise in Virginia. After moving to Lititz, she was an active member of Lititz United Methodist Church during the nearly 30 years she lived in Lititz and volunteered in the church office for over 20 years.

Beverly had been a member and served as a three-time president of the Lancaster Coterie Club for Women. She loved playing bridge, doing puzzles, antiquing, crafting, and hosting lunches, teas, and holidays for family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Mark S. Knapp married to Mary of Livonia, NY, Lisa Nardone of Newburyport, MA, and Megan Christensen of Alexandria, VA; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and her sister, Marilyn McFarland of Holley, NY. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Nesbitt and her sister, Eleanor “Ellie” D’Agostino.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Beverly’s Memorial Service on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 2PM at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St., Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will follow in the church Memorial Garden. Her family will receive friends at the church after the services. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Beverly’s memory to Lititz United Methodist Church at the above address or to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. To send a condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com