With heavy hearts, we announce the forthcoming celebration of the life of Beverley Ruth Wilson, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born on August 31, 1946, in Springfield, MO, and peacefully passed away on July 6, 2024, at Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, MO, surrounded by her loving family.

Throughout her life, Beverley embodied resilience and determination, facing life’s challenges with unwavering strength. Although her formal education journey ended after high school in Pleasant Hope her industrious spirit and entrepreneurial drive led her to establish a successful career in the car wash industry, where she touched the lives of many within her community.

She was greeted into heaven by her parents, James Lee and Ruth Molinda (Taylor) Mullings, a son, Shannon Lynn; and a brother-in-law, Bruce Allison.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Charese Cozad and husband Terry Cozad, her daughter-in-law, Anita Lynn; two grandsons, Wyatt Lynn and fiance Maycee Venable and Skyler Cozad; a brother Doug Mullings and his wife, Edie; two sisters, Charlotte Highfill and her husband, Larry Highfill, and Shirley Allison; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, other family members and friends. Beverley’s legacy of hard work, honesty, and love will continue to live on through her family and those who were fortunate to have known her.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home, North. A funeral service will take place on Friday, July 12, 2024, beginning at 10:00 am also in the funeral home. She will be interred following the funeral service at Pleasant Hope Cemetery.

As we mourn the loss of Beverley, we also celebrate a life well-lived and remember the profound impact she had on all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort and peace to all those who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Pleasant Hope Cemetery Association.