She was born on January 27, 1939 in Peoria to Delbert Eugene and Mildred Etta (Elmore) Ward.
She married Theron Bradshaw on July 24, 1993 In Peoria. He survives.
Beverly is also survived by her daughter, Jennifer Lynn Shannon of Bartonville; step-sons, Harold Herbert (Cynthia) Shannon Jr. of Bartonville, Daniel Patrick (Sharon) Shannon of Boise, Idaho and James (Amy) Bradshaw of Germantown Hills; step-daughter, Barbara (Steve) Lawrence of Blue Springs, MO; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild .
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Eugene Shannon and sister, Barbara Diane Stevenson.
Beverly graduated from Manual High School. She last worked at Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic as an office manager. Beverly loved animals, gardening, traveling and volunteering at the local library.
Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services at this time. A future gathering will be held, please contact the family for information.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel are entrusted with arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com for the Bradshaw family.
