Beverly Jean Ferguson

Beverly Jean Ferguson obituary, Cameron, TX

Beverly Jean Ferguson

Beverly Ferguson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home on Jan. 28, 2026.
Beverly Jean (Short) Ferguson, 89, of Cameron, died January 19, 2026 in Pickens, South Carolina. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 31, 2026. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron, TX. Burial will follow in the Ferguson Family Cemetery near Cameron.

Mrs. Ferguson, a homemaker, was born November 24, 1936 in Kingston, New York, to Alanson and Mary Elizabeth (Jordan) Short. Her parents preceded her in death along with one sister and three brothers. She married Samuel Ferguson on March 30, 1953, he preceded her in death on December 15, 2014. She was also preceded in death by twin sons, Samuel Ferguson, III and Alanson Ferguson, two grandchildren Sarah Powell and Joseph Keyes and son in law Stephen Husher.

She is survived by: Children Rebecca Rees & husband Tim of Coalville, Utah Jean Owens & husband Edward of Cameron Jennifer Powell & husband Norman of Pickens, S.C. Samuel Ferguson, IV & wife Tammy of Cameron John Ferguson & wife Lisa of Cameron Kathleen Husher of Cameron Max Ferguson & wife Aiza of Cameron 38 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren 1 great great grandchild.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served in various Church positions including the Primary, Young Women's and Relief Society organizations in both Ward and Stake. She loved serving in Primary and working with the children.

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