Beverly June Brake passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior while holding the hands of her sons, on November 17, 2023. Beverly was 86 years old. She was born in Springfield, Missouri, on June 23th, 1937. Beverly was the first of two children born to Frank and Margaret Carroll. She graduated from Central High School in 1955.

Beverly’s first job was as an usherette at the Gillioz Theater in Springfield. This developed into a lifelong love of movies and music of the 1950’s, which she enjoyed sharing with her family for years and years to come. She and her beloved husband, Robert D. Brake, were married on October 30, 1969, and enjoyed 52 years of marriage. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margaret Carroll, as well as her husband, Robert. She is survived by her two sons, Greg (Amy) Brake and Bradley (Tammy) Brake, and eight grandchildren, Benjamin (Kelsey) and Alex (Allison) Brake, Jadyn and Jessy Bond, Roman, Reuben and Rigley Brake, and Finley Sommerfeld. Beverly is also survived by her brother, Richard (Rexenne) Carroll and two nephews, Jeff and Paul Carroll and their families.

Beverly assumed her role of wife and mother with grace and enthusiasm. Her family was always blessed by her love, care, compassion and wisdom. A common sight most mornings in her home would be to find Beverly sitting at the kitchen table reading her Bible and enjoying her morning coffee. Beverly loved the Lord and tried her best to live a life yielded to the Spirit. She will also be remembered for her wonderful gift of hospitality. It was a great privilege to sit at her table. She expressed her love through the food she made and the meals that were shared. Around her table was always warm conversation and lots of laughter.

The last few months of Beverly’s life saw a transition to living at Creekside senior apartments. Not surprisingly, her light continued to shine brightly there. She quickly found friendship and a growing number of residents wondering what was happening at her table because of all the laughter!

To have grown up in Beverly’s home was to know much fun, much food, and much love. What a legacy. She was not just a dear mother and grandmother, but she was also our dearest of friends. You will be missed every day for the rest of our lives, mom.