beverly penberthy (born may 9, 1932 in detroit, michigan) is an american actress, best known for her role as pat matthews randolph on the soap opera "another world", which she played from 1967 to 1982. she returned for a couple of appearances in may 1989 to coincide with the program's 25th anniversary celebration. penberthy also played the character of adelaide fitzgibbons on "as the world turns" in 1989.