In Memory Of
Beverly Willsey
1945
2013
Beverly Willsey
January 4, 1945 — May 29, 2013
Beverly G. Willsey, 68, of Maple Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Beverly was born January 4, 1945, in Topeka, daughter of Frank Bravence and Lahoma (Oshel) DeKeyser, and step daughter of August DeKeyser. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1963. Beverly worked in retail sales for Crosby Brothers and Sears. She then worked at Willsey-D as a financial officer. Later, Beverly became co-owner and secretary treasurer of Tower Metal Works.
Beverly was united in marriage to Howard Willsey on August 24, 1963.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, and showing her 1956 pink Cadillac.
Beverly is survived by her husband, Howard Willsey; children, Robert (Shelley) Willsey, Maple Hill; and Renee (Steve) Larson, Maple Hill; grandchildren, Danae, Zach, Loni, Cassidy, and Ethan; step great-granddaughter, Zailee; brother-in-law, Curly (Shirley) Willsey, Maple Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Jerry Bravence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013, at Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604.
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, is assisting the family with arrangements.
To share your memories of Beverly or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Beverly was born January 4, 1945, in Topeka, daughter of Frank Bravence and Lahoma (Oshel) DeKeyser, and step daughter of August DeKeyser. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1963. Beverly worked in retail sales for Crosby Brothers and Sears. She then worked at Willsey-D as a financial officer. Later, Beverly became co-owner and secretary treasurer of Tower Metal Works.
Beverly was united in marriage to Howard Willsey on August 24, 1963.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, and showing her 1956 pink Cadillac.
Beverly is survived by her husband, Howard Willsey; children, Robert (Shelley) Willsey, Maple Hill; and Renee (Steve) Larson, Maple Hill; grandchildren, Danae, Zach, Loni, Cassidy, and Ethan; step great-granddaughter, Zailee; brother-in-law, Curly (Shirley) Willsey, Maple Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Jerry Bravence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2013, at Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604.
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, is assisting the family with arrangements.
To share your memories of Beverly or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Beverly Willsey, please visit our flower store.
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