Beverly A. (Holman) Talbot 1951-2011

Beverly A. Talbot, daughter of the late Floyd and Mila Holman, was born April 29, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. At an early age, Beverly’s mother passed away and she was raised by her loving grandmother Alma Holman. She grew up in the Bennett Springs, Missouri area and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1969. As a young girl, Beverly was a member of the Pine Creek Baptist Church.

Beverly met the love of her life, Basil Franklin “Bill” Talbot. They were united in marriage on September 2, 2005 at their home in Falcon, Missouri. They shared over 30 years together and many wonderful memories.

Beverly was a hardworking woman and was privileged to spend most of her working years as a stay at home mom and housewife. She loved taking care of her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, playing games on the computer and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends.

Beverly passed away at 12:05 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2011 in the Christian Health Care – South of Lebanon, Missouri having attained the age of 60 years, 3 months and 28 days.

Beverly will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Basil Talbot of the home; four children: Sandra Glasser (Mark) of Lebanon, MO, Tracy Lewis of Falcon, MO, Sherry Smith of Rolla, MO and John Talbot (Orissa) of Dixon, MO; four brothers: Pepper Guthrie of Windyville, MO, Jerry Guthrie of Conway, MO, Donald Guthrie of the state of Californa and Joe Holman of Bennett Springs, MO; eight grandchildren: Basil and Stephanie Hironimus, Cody Lewis, Chelsea and Alaina Smith and Roxie, John and Hannah Talbot; other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her grandmother, Alma Holman.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Shannon Lewis officiating. The songs “Goodbyes (The Saddest Word)”, “Go Rest High on that Mountain”, “One Day at a Time” and “Amazing Grace” were played. Serving as escorts were Tracy Gibson, Shannon Jackson, Dennis Ray, Dean Warren, Jerry Jackson and Billy Skidmore. Serving as honorary escorts were Dwight Jackson, Mark Glasser and Bob Yount.

Burial followed in the Idumea Cemetery of Laquey, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Beverly Talbot and may be left at the funeral home.