Beverly was known for her enormously kind heart, her ever-loving and unbreakable bond with her husband Terry Blaies, her vivacious spirit, and her love for her family and friends. Beverly loved to cook and bake, a skill she inherited from her mother. Who could always cheer you up with a single bite. She also loved reading all sorts of literary genres, watching TV mysteries, and singing with her amazing husband. Beverly was truly a one-of-a-kind human soul who will be missed, but all her loved ones know that they have now gained the most beautiful and special guardian angel that any person could imagine.
Beverly Burton was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on January 16, 1940 to Guy Burton and Elizabeth Mae Burton (Skelly). As the youngest of five children, Beverly had her own mind. Beverly always cherished the time she had with her family as a young girl, especially the daily home-cooked meals her mother would put together. Beverly graduated from East Saint Louis High School in 1958. She held several jobs after high school, eventually making her way to neighboring Belleville, Illinois, where she worked as a hostess at Fisher’s Restaurant. That is where she met a handsome young bachelor named Terry Blaies, and the rest is history. They raised two sons, Gregory and Grant. Terry was a teacher, so the summers allowed for the family to travel. Beverly and Terry loved taking their children on road trips around the country in their station wagon to experience new adventures together. The wife of a barbershopper, many a late night and weekend were also spent at shows watching Terry’s quartet compete. Along the way Beverly and Terry developed many friendships that last to this day. Beverly was not only a loving wife and mother, but also an entrepreneur. She began working as beauty consultant with Vivian Woodard cosmetics, eventually opening up her own store in downtown Belleville that she would own and operate until their migration to Texas.
After graduating high school, Greg settled in Texas, attending college and law school at Baylor University. Grant soon followed Greg to Baylor after high school. Beverly and Terry moved down to North Texas after Greg and his wife, Kimberlee (Glenn) had their first child and Beverly’s first grandchild, Bailey. Beverly hated leaving Bailey after visits, so they decided to move to Texas to be closer to family. This turned out to be the greatest decision Beverly and Terry could have made, because just a few years later Greg and Kim had another child, Greyson. Grant married a few years later and he and his wife, Pamela (Taylor), had three children, Cameron, Regan, and Caden. Beverly was surrounded by the love of her five grandchildren who absolutely adored her. Beverly spent the remainder of her life enjoying the love and care of her husband, children, and grandchildren, and she never went a single day without knowing just how loved and cherished she truly was.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents Guy and Elizabeth Burton, her brother Lynn Burton, and sisters Helen Ray and Burnell Yearian.
She is survived by her husband, Terry, her sons Gregory (Kimberlee) and Grant (Pamela), her grandchildren Bailey, Greyson, Cameron, Regan and Caden, and her brother Guy Burton (Betty).
Beverly will be missed dearly, but anyone who knows her will always think of her and smile. That is who she was — pure joy. We will all cherish our memories with you, until we meet again sweet Mama.
If you wish to send flowers in honor of Mrs. Blaies please contact Lilium Floral Design at 817-589-1566 or http://www.liliumflorals.com.
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