Beverly Ann Maxwell, 85, of Crawfordsville passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Ben Hur Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born Sept. 6, 1939, to LeRoy and Genevieve (Eirschele) Kohl in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beverly married Donald L. Maxwell on Aug. 6, 1960, at Crawfordsville, spending over 58 loving years together until his passing in 2019.
She graduated from Mother of Mercy High School in Cincinnati in 1957. Beverly moved to Crawfordsville in 1958, and she worked at RR Donnelleys for a short time, where she met Donald. She was a longtime member of St. Bernards Catholic Church, well known as the “Candle Lady” and assisted with Bernie’s Buffet.
After retirement, Beverly and Donald spent their winters in Fort Pierce, Florida for nine years. Beverly was competitive and enjoyed playing board games, Bingo and card games, especially Euchre. Beverly was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. She loved being outside, tending to her flower gardens.
Beverly was also a great pianist, baker and enjoyed creating crafts with crochet and latch hook. Later in life, her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Beverly is survived by her three children, David Maxwell, Marcia VanCleave and Linda (Gerald) Williams; four grandchildren, Blaine (Skye) VanCleave, Reese (Haley) VanCleave, Skyler (Samy) Williams and Shelby (Jesus Bonilla) Williams; five great-grandchildren, Liam, Dean and Nadeem Williams, Oliva Bonilla and Gracie VanCleave. She also will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; parents; and sister Dorothy Danzebrink.
Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Sanders Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington St. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at St. Bernards Catholic Church, 1306 E. Main St. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to Donald.
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