She was born in Deland, IL on April 29, 1936.
Beverly enjoyed making everyone happy. She painted, crafted, sewed, read and loved to cook. Her family was most important to her. She was a kind, generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend. Beverly will be forever missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons, Joseph Nichols (Vicky), Gary Nichols (Jan), David Nichols (Freda) and Tommy Nichols (Brenda); her daughter, Mary Burns (Bobby), ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Nichols.
The family will be holding a private service.