She was born September 2, 1921 in Berwick, Pennsylvania to Prudence Elmira and Jay McClellan Bellis. She met her husband of 66 years while working at a Department Store in Bristol, Pa. She knew he was the man for her and was bound and determined to win his heart. They were married in 1945 and shortly after moved to California. Beverly spent most of her years as a homemaker. She took great pride in her home and devoted herself to her family. There was always a home cooked meal waiting after a long day of work and school. As the years passed, through life's many smiles and tears she was never to busy to give of herself with a caring gesture, a warm hug, or just an understanding smile. Her many sacrifices did not go unnoticed. These warm memories will always be cherished and live on in our hearts and throughout our lives.

Beverly is survived by her loving husband "Bill"; her daughters Melody Aldrich, June Connick, son Robert Winfrey, grandchildren Glen (wife Kim), Eric (wife Andreya), James, Jason, Anne Maree, Russell, David, great grandson Elijah, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Angie, Linda and Olivia for all the loving care given to Beverly.

Visitation will take place Tuesday, November 30, 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Drive, Ventura. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec.1st also at the Charles Carroll Funeral Home with The Reverend Dan Hull officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy lawn Memorial Park, Ventura.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura. Condolences may be left at www.TedMayrFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Winfrey

6 Entries

December 1, 2010

Dear Uncle Bill, Melody, June and Ron,

I have such warm and happy memories of visits to your home as a child, teenager and young adult. Aunt Bev always made me feel so very special. I was always in awe of Aunt Bev's charm, class, always dressed so beautifully. Her warm smiles and calm way of entertaining our large Conklin family would have even impressed Martha Stewart. Physically Aunt Bev is no longer among us, but surely the legacy of her love and warmth will endure forever.

With God's blessings and love,
Connie

November 30, 2010

To the whole "Winfrey" family. Dennis and I are so very sorry to hear of Beverly's passing. She was a beautiful and gracious and so precious wife, mother and grandmother and to all that knew her. I know that she is right there among the "Anglel's" looking over us. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She will live on in our hearts forever. Dennis and Maree and LaChaine and family.

November 30, 2010

Dearest Bill, Melody, June and Rob, The Conklin Family are all so sorry to hear of Beverly's passing.. Aunt Bev was the most beautiful woman with the kindest heart! Caring, generous, great cook, and great entertainer of such a huge Conklin family when we would come to visit. All of us Conklin's have great memories of visiting your lovely home. Each and every time, Aunt Bev made us all feel right at home and cared for each one of us. We the Conklin family were so blessed to have Aunt Bev as our relative. We were all blessed having her in our lives. Our prayers go out to all of you. Sending our Love and Blessing, Catherine (Cathy Conklin), Geary, April (Singleton), Corey & Eythan Taneyhill

Kim Sheeler

November 30, 2010

Grandma Gum how lucky was I when I married into the family and became your Granddaughter! You were an incredible Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend to all who were blessed to have known you. The stars will shine a lot brighter now that you are among them. We love you Grandma----- Kim and Glen

Kim Sheeler

November 30, 2010

Grandma Gum how very lucky I was to marry into the family and become your Granddaughter!You were an incredible wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who were blessed to have you in their lives.The stars will shine a lot brighter now that they have you in their midst! We love you Grandma, Kim and Glen

Linda Watt

November 30, 2010

Dearest Bill, Melody, June and Rob, I'm so sorry to hear of Bev's passing.. She was a wonderful, sweet and caring person.. I feel blessed to have known her for so many years and enjoyed everytime we saw each other... Love and Blessing to all of you, your in my prayers... Love Linda

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