Beverly June Flanagan

She is survived by her 3 sons, Brad (Jun) Wenger, Jerry (Sharon) Wenger, and Steve (Mickie); 9 grandchildren, Joe, Melissa, Nicole, Yunkai, Christina, Michelle, Kitra, Cali, and Scott; many great-grandchildren; 4 nieces; 1 nephew; and 6 cousins.

Beverly is preceded in death by her husband Roland Flanagan, her parents, her sister, Lucille Kent and grandparents.

In her own words: Beverly was brought into this world by a great mother and father, Carl Milton and Gladys Lucille (Beach) Beck on September 11, 1931 in Peoria, IL. When she was a baby, she became very ill and near death. Her mother said she prayed if god would let her live, that she would serve him for the rest of her life, and boy, she did just that. Beverly grew up in a very happy home, she loved her parents with all of her heart. Her father was a hard worker and had his own coal hauling business. She was very proud of him. She had just one sister, (kind of a pain sometimes), but she loved her very much anyway. Gladys took Beverly and her sister to church twice on Sunday and any other time the doors were open.

Beverly remembered her younger years as happy ones. When she was 18 she married Jerry Wenger in 1950. In her 22 years she was blessed to have 3 sons that gave her a purpose in life. Together they had a lot of experiences, some good, some not so good, but it was always worth it, right Brad, Jerry and Steve? She was given the chance to be a wife, mom, sister, daughter, grand-daughter, aunt, cousin, niece, and friend to many. Beverly's cousin Tom was always there to cheer her on with her mom, grandma, grandpa, 3 sons, rook games and croquet. Tom's love, loyalty, sense of humor, and faithfulness to Beverly was her saving grace for many years.

Family has always been very important to her in her 93 years of life. She was so blessed with the greatest grandparents that ever lived. They were a huge part of her life and so much fun. After her grandma died, her grandpa lived with her until his death. He was such a blessing to Gladys, Beverly, Jerry and Steve. He would sit outside and watch the boys play baseball across the street. He brought them cans of sauerkraut and spinach for Christmas because he knew they didn't like it. He was among many of her truly happiest memories.

Then Beverly's life got a little complicated for a period of time. Gladys and the rest of her family and friends were right there beside her all the way. Gladys made it very plain to Beverly that the Lord had his hands on her future and it would all work out for her good. It was hard for her to believe that, but as usual she was right.

Four years later, life took a different turn for Beverly. She met her husband of more than 37 years, Roland Flanagan and were married on Valentine's day in 1976. Together they moved to Morton. She married a man that truly believed in the vows to love, honor, and cherish his wife. Roland had been a loving and devoted husband, partner, and friend to Beverly. He stepped in as a step-father to her 3 sons in every way a father would. He loved them and always will. Beverly thanked the Lord for bringing him into her life and for a mothers prayer that, she believed, brought him to her. They became grandparents to 9 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren who are all beautiful and perfect.

Beverly believed everything that happened to her in life was in the plan for her. It was always for good. It taught her to forgive, appreciate family more, love one another more, have more compassion for others, and most importantly, believe that there is a God and he does care. Gladys was right. There was a plan for Beverly's life even though she didn't always understand the path it took.

Just always remember that she loves all of you, and prayed that her legacy is that family needs to love God and know that He will never forsake you no matter what. Take care of each other and always stick together until we all meet again.

Beverly's funeral service will be held at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11am, with a visitation to start an hour prior at 10am. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery.

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