Beverly Ann Edwards-Mace

Beverly Ann (Ellerman) Edwards-Mace was born on June 3, 1946, in Brushy, Missouri. She was the daughter of Roy and Alma (Johnson) Ellerman. Beverly grew up in Salem and graduated from Salem High School. After high school, she furthered her education with Park College, Rolla, and obtained her certification for her nursing career.
Beverly had many fond memories in Pediatrics at the Russell Young Clinic. It was there that she received the motivation from her peers to move forward in nursing and obtain her RN license. Beverly was also a home hospice nurse and later in her career she worked at Licking Park Manor. She was a loving, kind, compassionate, and intelligent nurse who devoted her heart to helping others for over fifty years.
Beverly had a true passion for serving and providing care for others and often sacrificing herself. She also enjoyed hairstyling, cooking, and being a homemaker. Her family was truly important to her; she was a peacemaker and the glue that held them together. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world, and she loved creating lasting memories with them.
Beverly also liked spending time with her friends, which often involved playing a card game or two. She was a lady of strong Christian faith and enjoyed the fellowship at Palace Union Church until she was no longer able to attend.
Beverly passed away November 6, 2025, in Rolla, Missouri, at the age of seventy-nine years. She is survived by her grandson: Brandon Biele and wife Leah of Rolla, MO; husband: Larry Mace of Plato, MO; son: David Biele and wife Ginger of Lenox, MO; brother: Leland Ellerman and wife Rhonda of Salem, MO; grandchildren: Alec Biele and wife TK of Lenox, MO and Whitney Leek and spouse Tabby of Rolla, MO; great-grandchildren: Colt, Cash, Aiden, and Alahney Biele; daughters-in-love: Vickie Brown and Jessie Wolfe; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding her in death were her prior husbands: Delmar Nivens and Robert Edwards; parents: Roy and Alma (Johnson) Ellerman; close aunt: Tressie Johnson; and special family members: Betty Adams and Tammy Davis.
Beverly was a sweet gentle soul whose quiet strength and deep love for her family touched everyone who knew her. Her kindness and warmth will always be remembered. She will be forever missed but never forgotten.