Beverly Hardy-Decuir

Dr. Beverly Hardy-Decuir departed for her heavenly journey on July 17, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1959, in Baton Rouge, LA and was the daughter of William (Sr.) and Daisy C. Hardy. She graduated from Baker High School, completed an associate degree in nursing at Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans, LA, and earned her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Nursing from the University of South Alabama and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. A recognized leader in quality improvement for health systems, Dr. Hardy-Decuir dedicated much of her career to leading and directing healthcare quality and patient safety programs in Louisiana and Texas. Dr. Hardy-Decuir was a Board-Certified Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives and held membership in numerous professional organizations including the American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International, National Association of Healthcare Quality Professionals, and the American Association of Healthcare Accreditation Professionals. She served as a mentor with the American College of Healthcare Executives, Texas Value Based Purchasing Advisory Board member, Women Healthcare Executive Network board member, and as a Quality Coach for the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She was a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Omicron Lambda Omega Chapter) and The Links, Incorporated (Crecent City (LA) Chapter). She was a Charter Member of the Greater Pearland Area (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. In addition to her devotion to advancing healthcare solutions professionally and a passion for volunteer service, she enjoyed staying on the go trying new restaurants, shopping, and attending social gatherings. She was truly a social butterfly. If there was a dance floor, then you could bet she was on it. She loved to travel and always looked forward to the next adventure. She was a devout Catholic and strong in her Faith, and she truly valued family and friendship. She was preceded in death by her father, William Hardy Sr. and her brother, William “Billy” Hardy, Jr. She leaves to cherish many fond memories and an honorable legacy, her loving husband, Raymond V. Decuir, Jr.; her mother, Daisy C. Hardy; her sisters, Darlene (Ajay McClendon) Hardy and Connie (Bruce) Johnson; her two daughters, Dr. Traci (LTC Alan) Causey and Brittny Briant; 2 stepsons, Randy Decuir and Ryan Decuir; 1 grandchild, Cyril Causey; and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life services on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 3368 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119. Prior to the funeral mass, ceremonial services will be held by Omicron Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and Crescent City (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated starting at 10:00am. Mass will begin at 11:00 am with livestreaming set to begin at 11:00 am by visiting www.facebook.com/D.W.RhodesFuneralHome/live. Dr. Hardy-Decuir will be laid to rest at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 immediately following mass. All arrangements were made with the support of Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.