Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1937
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Beverly Cooley Obituary
She was born March 8, 1937, in Jacksonville, the daughter of William B. and Virginia R. Roberts Kemp. Beverly married Robert D. Cooley Sr. on Dec. 4, 1955, in Jacksonville. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2016.
Surviving are her children, Robert "Bob" (Diane) Cooley Jr. of Jacksonville, Rhea K. (Kenneth) Drake of Chapin, Ronald (Theresa) Cooley of Jacksonville and Kimberly (Rick) Brunk of Virginia; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Sharon L. Whitting; and several nieces and nephews.
Beverly was a homemaker, worked at Mason's in Murrayville for many years and retired from Jacksonville Developmental Center. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cake decorating and babysitting. Her life revolved around her family.
A funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Daws Family Funeral Home in Jacksonville with interment at Murrayville City Cemetery. Visitation was from noon Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Murrayville City Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at dawsfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Cooley
3 Entries
Eleanor Jones
June 27, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a good lady and will be missed!
Robin Holly
June 24, 2019
Ron and Kim and family. Sorry sorry for your loss.
Michele Blake
June 21, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about Bev. She was such a great person. She babysat my kids and they loved her like their Grandma. She also made our wedding cake, as our gift, when we got married. Many great memories!!
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Beverly Cooley's name
Memorial Events
for Beverly Cooley
Jun
22
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Daws Family Funeral Home - Jacksonville508 West Vandalia, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Jun
22
Funeral services provided by:
Daws Family Funeral Home - Jacksonville508 West Vandalia, Jacksonville, IL 62650
How to support Beverly's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Beverly Cooley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
