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Beverly VanPelt Obituary
Beverly Ann (Edwards) VanPelt, age 81 of Marshfield, died at 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Beverly was born in Covington, on August 5, 1930. She was the daughter of Estal and Mary H. (Kiser) Edwards. She was a lifelong resident of Warren County. She was a graduate of Covington High School.
On September 22, 1950 she married Robert "Tooney" VanPelt at the Galloway Chapel Church. He survives.
Beverly was a homemaker. She was a 4-H leader in Warren County for 13 years. She enjoyed cooking and puzzles.
Surviving are 3 children, Martha "Marti" McLaughlin (husband: Kevin) of Alpharetta, GA, Randy VanPelt of rural Williamsport, and Karen Gray (husband: Mike) of Crawfordsville; 2 half-brothers, Tom Edwards and Lee Edwards; 6 grandchildren, Adam McLaughlin, Lacey McLaughlin Creaser, Evan McLaughlin, Bryan VanPelt, Curtis VanPelt, and Samantha VanPelt.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother Robert "Bob" Edwards.
Visitation will be at Grady Funeral Home in West Lebanon on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Kent officiating. Interment will be at West Lebanon Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gradyfuneralhome.com.
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Harvey & Shirley Miller
July 10, 2012
My husband and I will be praying for you during this time of sorrow. He went to school with Beverly and his father Rev William Goebel Miller was the pastor at Galloway Chapel for 15 years
Linda Fulmer
July 10, 2012
Dear Tunie and family,
Our family sends you our sympathies. Dad thought so much of the both of you and family meant so much to him. He taught me well.
Austin Van Pelt family,
Ilene, Gale Van Pelt, Diana Saylor, Linda Fulmer, and Lora Shutes
Becky Cutchin
July 9, 2012
Dear all, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know your hearts will heal with time. Marti, I remember her good cookies and lemonade when you would help me with twirling (100 years ago!). I cannot come tomorrow and am sorry not to be there to give you and Kevin a hug. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers,love, Becky
July 9, 2012
Hugs to Mart, Kevin, their kids, Tuni and Randy, I just learned of Beverlies passing. I am out of town and will not be at the service. She was a sweet lady, I am sorry that her last years were not easier. Love to you all Ned
July 9, 2012
Sorry for your loss, Marti. You were our neighbors on Poland Road when your two oldest were babies. We still live there and think of you often.
Lowell and Gretchen Beck
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