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Beverly Hallesy Obituary
Beverly Sue Hallesy
1939 - 2021
MARIETTA, GA - Beverly Sue Hallesy passed away unexpectedly September 28, 2021, in Marietta, Georgia. Beverly was 82 years old.
Beverly was born March 4, 1939 to Conrad and Mary Brown in Jonesboro, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband and love of her life of 58 years, Robert Hallesy, her parents, Conrad and Mary Brown, her beloved sister and brother in-law, Barbara and her husband, Gene Leath.
Beverly was a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a bachelor's degree in education. Beverly had a long career in education, touching the lives of hundreds of students, maintaining communication with many students even until today. Beverly would tell anyone that she met, that she loved every single day of her teaching career and never had a day that she didn't enjoy her students. Beverly taught at St. Andrew Catholic School in Murphysboro, Illinois for many years. The friendships with her fellow teachers and staff have endured the years and they meant the world to her.
Survivors include her five children: daughter Terri Hallesy of Champaign, Illinois, son Robert Hallesy of Vienna, Illinois, daughter Christine Hallesy of Columbus, Ohio, daughter and son-in law, Dana and David Drake of Marietta, Georgia, daughter Shanna Armit of Marietta, Georgia; grandchildren: Ethan Hallesy, Megan Hallesy, Jordan Drake, Bennett Drake, Cierra Zimmerman, Grace Armit, Jack Armit; brother and sister-in-law Terry and Nancy Brown of Carbondale, Illinois; nephews: Treg Brown of Carbondale, Illinois, Ted Brown of Watercolor, Florida; niece Rhonda Sego of Albuquerque, New Mexico; five great grandchildren, and many special great nieces and nephews.
Beverly had recently moved to Georgia to be closer to her daughters, leaving Southern Illinois where she and Bob had made their home at Lake Chautauqua for 43 years. Her passion in life was teaching. She was devoted to making an impact in the lives of her students and treasured any and all correspondence from prior students. She was also a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.
The family is planning a private memorial at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Harry Gaykian
September 26, 2025
Hallesy family-4 years have passed and we still think aboutBob-Bev and the family. Ellie and I are still doing well-miss you all -take care- love Harry Gaykian
Nanci Burk
September 26, 2024
I miss you dear friend and hate that I never got to say good-bye. I miss your wisdom & creativity & joy of life. Thank you for teaching my children and teaching them simple joys and life skills. Love you always
Barb Hallesy Wirt
May 17, 2024
I met Bev at the Hallesy Reunion organized by my cousin Colleen. Now, Colleen has joined her siblings, Uncle Tom and Aunt Gert. Oh my gosh, now Jan and I are the oldest grandchildren left from the big family of Thomas Patrick and Laura Horton Hallesy. I had to google this to learn about your mom's passing. We cousins are not as good about keeping in touch as our parents were. I'm sorry that Bev passed and that we had lost our connection. I enjoyed her wit and good humor very much. And I know that she and Bob adored each other.
If any Hallesy cousins find themselves in the Spokane, WA, area, the Wirt home always has an extra guest room. Mike and I have been here for over 50 years now. I'm Barb, and my parents were Frenchy and Dorothy. Your dad always stopped to visit them when he was in the Soo for hunting. There was a lot of love in that big family. I miss them all.
Harry&Ellie Gaykian
September 28, 2023
Two years have passed but Bob and Bev are always in my memories. And the awesome kids.
Harry Gaykian
February 14, 2023
From the Philippine Islands to Southern Illinois, over 60 years---Bob and Bev were our best friends. Miss them ----and all the kids. ----Harry & Ellie Gaykian
MEGAN SCURAS BROWN
October 4, 2021
Dana, I can't think of your mother without remembering the day we skipped school and your mom caught us at the doughnut shop "Well wonders never cease"! I still laugh thinking about it. I also think about all the times she shuttled us around in the "Fury" . Your mom and dad were the best. I don't have a single memory from those elementary and high school years without your family in them. I still make doughnuts out of biscuits like your mom did. You and your entire family are in my prayers.
Dianne Trammel
October 3, 2021
So sorry for your family's loss. Bev was a wonderful teacher with so much compassion and shared her love of God with her all students. She was so loving and caring to all, always remembering to send a birthday card or even a picture years later of one of my children that had been in her class. She was a much loved and classy lady!!
Lisa Budslick
October 2, 2021
To Beverley's family I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a strong guiding light to so many. I will never forget how she taught us in such a way that made learning so fun. Some of the best memories were of social studies class and include a Luau when we learned about the Hawaiian Islands or when we discussed Japanese culture with the appropriate food and beautiful Kimonos. She was a true hands on teacher and i recall she had a person from Louisana tell us about the City of New Orleans when we learned about its rich history. We even sampled Red Beans and Rice and to this day I remember my 4th grade self wanting to visit the city I know and love because of her and how she spoke of the city.
She inspired me so much as a child and her kind heart was so needed and appreciated by so many. So many memories. Such an amazing woman.
"Somebody said that it couldn't be done but......'
Kim Ward Wagner
October 2, 2021
Mrs. Hallesy-- what a legend! What an inspiration-- one of the reasons I became a teacher myself. An incredibly special lady, to be sure! I still remember spending the night and waking up to her singing us awake with "Bloom, Bloom, Bloom where you're planted!" What a blessing to all those who knew her!
Thoughts, prayers, and hugs to the Hallesy family and friends.
Nanci & John Burk
October 2, 2021
I am heartbroken to learn of Bev's passing. She was such a positive force and precious friend for over 40 years.
Our deepest sympathy for her children and family.
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