Pearl Louise Vravis

Pearl “Bebe” Louise Vravis, 83 years old, passed away on November 2, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Edward (Heine) and Nellie J. Spiller on December 30, 1927. She lived most her adult life in Southwest Michigan. She graduated from St. Anthony’s of Padua in Roseland and Longwood Academy in Chicago. Bebe was a Regional Manager for Queen’s Way Fashions and instrumental in starting Joya Fashions where she won numerous sales awards. An avid bingo player she was loved by everyone who knew her, for her sprit as well as her strength of mind. Bebe was preceded in death by her husband Emil Vravis, her son James Emil Vravis, and her sister Vivian Roviaro. She is survived by her children Thomas E. Vravis (Barbara), Doreen L. Heywood (Brian), Joyce A. Vravis, and Carter P. Vravis (Terry). She was the beloved Nona of ten Grandchildren, John Vravis, Katherine Heywood, Jacklynn Heywood, Erica Vravis (David Tackett) Jessica Vravis, Jacob Vravis, Katrina Turensek, Timothy Turensek, Roxanne Gott and Bridgette Suchorski. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren, although she hopes to see many more, as well as by her very special friend Indiana Jones. Bebe will be greatly missed by her entire family and her memory will be cherished in their hearts forever. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00 a.m. (EST) at St Mary of The Lake Catholic Church, New Buffalo, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the River Valley Senior Center 13321 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, Michigan 49115. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Swem Chapel Buchanan, Michigan. Those wishing to sign her guest book or leave a condolence message may do so by visiting our website www.swemchapel.com.