Beverly Gail Krohn

1935 ∼ 2025

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Beverly Gail Krohn went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2025 while living in McKinney, Texas.

She was born on September 14, 1935 in Paducah, Kentucky. She went on to marry Charles Davis and to them were born her two children, Beverly Nell Lange and Lawrence Riley Davis.

Driven by her compassion for children, she began her career in special education with NISD. She went on to obtain her master’s degree and furthered her career by becoming principal of Central Middle School and culminating as Superintendent of Nederland Independent School District. She was employed by NISD for a total of 43 years.

Gail was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Nederland where she played as the pianist and organist. She was also a member of Phi Delta Kappa; Delta Kappa Gamma, Iota Rho Chapter; Texas Association of School Administration; Nederland Educational Foundation; Texas Congress of PTA; Catholic Charities Board of Directors; National Association of School Administrators; Nederland Rotary Club; Juvenile Probation Advisory Board; United Way Board of Port Arthur; Child Care Contract System Advisory Board; Dean of Education, Advisory Board, Lamar University; Commissioner’s Advisory Board, Texas Education Agency; Citizen’s Advisory Panel, Beaumont Industrial Park.

Other recognitions include Lamar University Hall of Fame, 2002; Region V Superintendent of the Year, 2007; October 21, 2003 declared Gail Krohn Day in the city of Nederland; November 11, 2009 declared as a day to honor Gail Krohn in the city of Nederland.

She is survived by her sister, Laura Tatum of Nederland; her daughter, Nell Lange of McKinney; grandchildren, David and Charlotte Hess of Farmersville, Damon and Heather Davis of Fannett, Laura Lange of Carrollton, Heather Long of Nederland, Adam and Misty Dantin of Groves; 12 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lt. Col. Lawrence and Beverly Alexander as well as her son, Lawrence Davis.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H. Nederland, Texas, on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm with the funeral service to begin at 3:00pm with Rev. Micah Howell, Officiant.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Nederland Education Foundation; https://givebutter.com/NEFGailKrohn

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David Anderson September 22, 2025

Early in my career, I had the privilege of working with Gail when she managed a reading pilot in Nederland ISD for Laidlaw Brothers, the textbook publisher I worked for at the time. She was always gracious, generous with her time, and deeply committed to improving reading instruction and supporting every student in her care. The national success of the program was higher because of the suggestions Gail made to the author and editors. Gail and I stayed in touch throughout our careers, until her retirement. I will always remember Gail as a dedicated educator and leader who made a lasting difference in Nederland and beyond, as well as in the lives of countless students and teachers. I will also remember her as my friend. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, along with my gratitude for the example she set for all of us who had the privilege to work alongside her.

Alexa Robledo September 20, 2025

Hello my name is Alexa my heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. When I lost one of my loved ones this scripture helped me & gave me solid evidence to believe that soon, God will undo the pain of death. At Acts 24:15, it says that God will undo death by means of a resurrection. And at revelation 21:4 says that And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” So you see God has a plan to undo this death for mankind. I hope this brought you some form of comfort! If you would like more scriptures on this please see your copy of the Bible or this free website called Jw.org

Amy Deady September 19, 2025

Ms. Krohn was a such a wonderful person. I remember her the most as my Principal at Central Middle School and I always thought she was so pretty and so sweet. She really cared. She later played the organ in my wedding. I was saddened to hear of her passing. Heaven gained a Special Angel.

Tanya, Derrick & Budget Office September 17, 2025

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Kathy Girndt September 16, 2025

Kathy Girndt purchased Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum Peace Lily for Beverly Krohn

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schedule Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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