Beverly Mae Nelson, age 80, passed away January 18, 2016 in Cox South hospital. She was born on December 7, 1935 in Dwight, Illinois to Richard and Florence Haig Wiemken. Beverly is survived by her husband Glenn and daughter Janet and her friend Richard. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Beverly was preceded in death by her son Robert in 2006, her parents and brothers, Thomas, Calvin and Emerson. Beverly and Glenn were married July 12, 1958 in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, N.M. She was a longtime resident of Springfield. She loved to cook, sew and work word puzzles.
Beverly worked in the Central High School cafeteria for twenty years which she enjoyed very much. Beverly was a member of St. Johns U.C.C. for forty six years. We wish to thank Cox Health Emergency and nurses and staff of 800 East for their wonderful care and concern. No services will be held.