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Beverly Lear Obituary
Beverly Ann Lear, 81, of DePauw, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born October 3, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James S. G. Jones and Lorena Gardner Jones, both of whom preceded her.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded by her Maternal Grandmother Florence Vineyard.
Beverly was a homemaker and in her free time enjoyed reading books. She also loved spending time with her cat.
Beverly is survived by:
1 Son:
James Adam Robert Brown Reynolds, IN
2 Daughters:
Lorena Brown (Eddie) Hardinsburg, IN
Angie Reed Depauw, IN
3 Grandchildren: Shannon, Laken, and Tiffany.
5 Great-Grandchildren: Piper, Paisley, Rhett, Caroline, and Easton.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at the Paoli Town Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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