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Beverly Ann Eggerton, 91, of Jeromesville, passed away January 31, 2026 at Good Shepherd, in Ashland, Ohio.
Beverly was born November 8, 1934 in McGuffey, Ohio to Lester Marion and Lucille Lola {Martin} Candler.
She married Robert Eggerton on November 29, 1952, he passed in 2008.
Beverly worked for F.E. Myers for over 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, watching Nascar, and spending time with her grandkids. Beverly also enjoyed watching the Hallmark Chanel and reading.
She will be deeply missed by her daughters Kristi Joann (Charles) Efaw, and Linda Sue (John) Durkin; grandchildren Rebecca (Marc) King and Dylan Efaw; and great-grandchildren SJ King III and Waylon King.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Bob, her parents, brother Kenneth Candler, and sisters Dorothy and Lois Candler.
Friends may visit Wednesday February 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home (and livestreamed at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Beverly-Eggerton). Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hillsdale Cares or Jeromesville Christian Church or Reese Chapel Church.
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1058 US 250 N PO Box 715, Ashland, OH 44805

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