Beverly Stewart's Obituary
Beverly Jean Stewart (Beavers) of Decatur, died Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, in her home with her family by her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Beverly was born June 21st, 1940, in Springfield, the daughter of Samuel and Juanita (Bell) Beavers. Beverly started working at Dog ‘N’ Suds as a teenager and then later worked at General Electric, Perfect Window Cleaners and retired from Mason Manufacturing. Her greatest enjoyment came from the time she spent with her family. She enjoyed reading her bible, playing bingo, shopping, playing cards and going to Mexican for margaritas. She enjoyed attending New Beginnings Church, where she received Jesus Christ in her heart. Beverly married the love of her life Robert Eugene Stewart on January 29, 1957. She is survived by her brother Alan Beavers of Decatur; daughter, Pam Wilcox, husband Jamey; sons: Matthew J. Stewart and Robert E. Stewart Jr. of Decatur; grandchildren: Heather Ellis (Jerry), Nicki Lee, Shelby Wilcox, Blaine Stewart and Joseph Littrell; great-grandchildren: Jaelynnn Lee, Corey Beck, Abigail and Matthew Littrell, Ayden Ellis, and Nash Grossman. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, parents, grandparents and her twin brother Johnny.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm Thursday, July 13th, 2023, in the Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10am Friday, July 14th, at New Beginnings Church of God, 2606 IL-121, Decatur, IL.
The family would like to thank Dr. Esparaz and all the staff at the Cancer Care Center and Hickory Point Christian Village. We would also like to thank Lisa and all of the other nurses and CNAs from Traditions Hospice for taking care of her in her final days. Every one of you from each place showed so much love and kindness towards our Mother, and it is deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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