Beatrice P. Bevil, 84, of Owensboro passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born August 19, 1930, in Auburn, Ky., to the late Lewis and Mary Helton Porter.
She had been a member of First Baptist Church since 1941. Beatrice was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was also very fond of her cat, Millie.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, James W. Bevil, in 1980; a son, Terry Bevil, in 2005; and a grandson, Justin Howard, in 1999.
She is survived by her children, Roy Cook, Jr. (Debbie), of Owensboro, Patricia Curtis (Buddy), of Shelbyville, Ky., Dianna Bryant (Dennis), of Hartford, Ky., Timothy J. Bevil, of Duluth, Ga., and Tammy Slack (Danny), of Fordsville, Ky.; grandchildren, Michael Cook, Eric and Charles Bryant, Heather Morris, Holly Jones, Jackie Howard and Derek Howard; three great-grandchildren; and family friend, Cindy Boarman.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Rosehill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beatrice’s family c/o Dianna Bryant.