Beverly J. Wells

Lisbon-Beverly J. Wells, 83, passed away quietly at 7:04am, Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation following a recent illness surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Wells was born April 15, 1940 in Rogers, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Harold and Evelyn Margaret (Andric) Lawrence.

Beverly was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed cooking, canning, and baking, but most of all loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

On September 2, 1956, Beverly married her true love, Orrie E. Wells, and the two cherished 66 years of marriage until his passing on April 4th of this year.  The two were blessed with 8 children, Brenda (Rick) McKee, Rebecca (Jeff) Harbol, Patty (Ken Springer) Carnes, Luke (Marilyn) Wells, Tammie (Gilbert) Jones, Bonnie (Rob) Wesig, Tina (Kurt) Sheely, and Belinda (Ken) Walter; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Beverly is also survived by her sister, Mary (the late Sam “Barney”) Bowser; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joyce (Alan) Rankin, Cindy (Bobby) Wright, Rick (Donita) Wells and Glenn (the late Delores) Wells.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Lawrence; sister, Carolyn J. Miller; brother-in-law, William Wells, Jr; sister-in-law, Clara Bosel; infant brother-in-law, Billy Wells; and grandson, Steve Martin.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Rowley officiating. Burial will follow at the Lisbon Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11am until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Friends may also view Beverly’s memorial tribute page, share memories, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com 

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