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BEVERLY LOUISE KERR-MARTIN Beverly Louise Kerr-Martin, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in her home in St. Joseph, Missouri. Visitation will be Friday, March 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life service at 3:00 p.m. at North Cross UMC, 1321 N.E. Vivion Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64118. Beverly was a life-long resident of Kansas City North, a member of North Cross United Methodist Church, and a 1957 graduate of Westport High School. Beverly retired from the North Kansas City School District in 2001. The joy of her retirement was volunteering, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Edward Martin, and her parents, Margery Louise Kerr and Loren Milton Kerr. Beverly is survived by three daughters, Karen Kay Gately, Kimberly Ann Sivils, and Kristina Louise Martin, three sons-in-law, and six loving grandchildren. The family extends their sincere appreciation to Hands of Hope Hospice of St. Joseph for their loving, compassionate care during this journey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the ALS Association at 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 210, Mission, Kansas, 66202.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 20, 2014.

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March 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bev always had a smile when she did so many things for the children and library at the Chapel Hill. Her smile came from the inside out. Forever in our hearts.........April Bertholf

Lynda (Rogers) Pelfrey

March 24, 2014

It has been so long since I've seen Beverly but remember playing bridge while Karen and my daughter, Erin, were in elementary school. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Traci and Aidan Martinez

March 21, 2014

Kristina, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I look forward to seeing you soon and giving you a big hug.
Besos y Abrazos

Jeanette McColm

March 21, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Bev at NKC School District. She was a very sweet lady. Sorry I missed the service today, I just found out about it tonight.

March 21, 2014

I had the pleasure of living across the street from Bev at Meadow Lane. She was a vibrant, classy lady. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Deb Stark

Harold Baggerly

March 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Bev's loved ones. We were friends during her high school days. I remember well her kind and gentle attitude.

Chris Brown

March 21, 2014

Kris, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your sisters today and keeping all of you in my prayers.

Barb Hunter

March 21, 2014

Bev was a wonderful person and a great friend. I will always remember her love and kindness. Know that she is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her loving family.

Joyce Jackson

March 20, 2014

Mom Martin, loving, Christian woman!
Hugs to you All!

Diana Connelly (Hogle)

March 20, 2014

Dear Karen, Kim, Kris and families,
Your mom was such a kind lady. Your mom and your home is part of my fond memories of growing up on 63rd and Highland in Gladstone. She was a kind and gentle person and was always so proud of you three. My prayers are with you all.

March 20, 2014

Kim, Christina, Karen and family, my deepest sympathy and love. I will miss Bev's kind and gentle heart. Her sweet voice and sincere prayers always made the world right again. "Well done, good and faithful servant!" (Matthew 21:25)

March 20, 2014

To know Bev was to love Bev. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and everyone that knew her. Barb Becker Gladstone, MO

Kathy Burke

March 20, 2014

My prayers are with your family at this time. May peace find its way into your hearts.

March 20, 2014

I only knew Beverly a short time, but she always made me feel as I had known her for a
life time. She is at home now with her Lord and no more pain. My sympathy to all the
family. Patricia Williams

Karen Mische-Grantham

March 20, 2014

Your Mom's smile was contagious and her gentle, sweet nature is remembered fondly. She was so proud of you 3 girls. I remember when Karen and I walked to kindergarten and your mom was right there at the corner watching us as us "big girls" made our way down the street to school. One of many many memories. There are no words to express my sadness. Hugs to you all.

Cara Bastin-Terrell

March 20, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her warm greetings and hugs at church and her extremely kind and compassionate spirit.

March 20, 2014

Beverly was such a kind, loving person with a great since of humor. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts & prayers are with her family.

March 20, 2014

Bev was one of my spiritual mentors. Her spirit, love, and grace was radiant and an example for me of what a Christian person should be like. She was so proud of North Cross UMC and she was such a positive force for our church. She will be greatly missed but I am so thankful she passed peacefully from this world and is now with her maker. She was a testament of faith in action. I was so blessed to have known her and love her as a friend.

Donnir Cutitta

March 20, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful, sweet, loving person. She will be terribly missed.
God Bless
Scott, Donnita and Cutitta family :(

Maureen (Higgins) Daily

March 20, 2014

Your mother was such a wonderful person. I always remember how great she made a person feel. I think fondly about the wall of photos she and your dad had of you girls growing up.

I am thinking and praying for you all.

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