Beverly Aikins

Nurse

American Middletown, Ohio, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionNurse
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth20/01/1961
Age65 years
BirthplaceMiddletown, Ohio, United States

Latest News about Beverly Aikins

07/04/2025

Vice President J.D. Vance hosted a White House celebration for his mother Beverly Aikins' 10-year sobriety anniversary. Aikins received a 10-year medallion and a presidential challenge coin from her son, surrounded by family and friends. The event underscored her recovery journey from prescription drug addiction to her current role as a nurse at Seacrest Recovery Center in Cincinnati.

19/01/2025

Beverly Aikins marked her 10-year sobriety milestone during Ohio's Inaugural Celebration on January 19, 2025, coinciding with her son J.D. Vance's swearing-in as Vice President. The event highlighted her personal triumph over addiction, which she attributes to faith and service to others at her recovery center job.

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Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing the mother of J. D. Vance, the 50th Vice President of the United States. She is also recognized for her recovery from substance addiction and her work in substance use recovery.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMiddletown High School, Middletown, Ohio
College/UniversitySinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio
Educational QualificationGraduation (1990)

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Husband/Spouse
  • Donald Bowman (m. 1983 - died. 2023)
  • James David Hamel

Family

FatherBonnie Vance
MotherJames Vance
SiblingsSister - Lori Meibers
Spouse
  • Donald Bowman
  • James David Hamel
Children
  • J. D. Vance (from Donald Bowman)
  • Lindsay Ratliff (from first marriage)

Career

OverviewBeverly Aikins worked as a nurse and had a lengthy career in the medical field. She faced struggles with addiction throughout her life, which had a significant impact on her family. Despite her challenges, she remained dedicated to her profession and regained her nursing license after achieving sobriety.
Drug UseBeverly had access to prescription drugs at her job, which eventually led to worsening addiction to heroin.
Recent EmploymentShe worked at National Labs in the United States from May 21, 2021, to September 2021, then began working at Seacrest Recovery Centre-Cincinnati in Ohio. She currently works in substance use recovery in Southwest Ohio as a nurse at Seacrest Recovery Center.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. At 19, Beverly gave birth to her first child, Lindsay, in 1979.
2. Five years later, she had her second child J. D. Vance.
3. Her children had a protective bond growing up in Middletown, Ohio.
4. Beverly divorced her husband Donald when J. D. was six and shielded him from seeing his father.
5. She later remarried Bob Hamel, who adopted J. D., changing his name.
6. Beverly's struggles with addiction were highlighted by her sister Lori, indicating its impact on the family.
7. In 2025, Beverly celebrated 10 years of sobriety, a milestone marked by her son's vice-presidential campaign.
8. Her grandchildren are her everything, and she finds purpose in helping others struggling with addiction.
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