Beverly Joan Lewis, 87, Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Heisinger Bluffs.
She was born Dec. 19, 1937, to the late Russell Gilbert and Hattie (Muhlenbruch) Bacon in Carlinville, Ill.
She was united in marriage to John A. Lewis May 14, 1955, in Hernando, Miss. John preceded her in passing Jan. 3, 2018.
Beverly graduated from Carlinville High School in 1955 and went on to have a successful career, ultimately serving as vice president and assistant to the president of Exchange National Bank. Her professionalism, dedication and grace left a lasting impression on colleagues and customers alike.
She was a beloved member of her community, known for her gentle kindness and the warmth she brought into every interaction. Beverly volunteered her time and talent for the Capital Shrine Club and as a longtime member of Capital City Christian Church, an active participant in the Eastern Star, and a dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Beverly was truly a pillar of support and friendship to everyone who knew her.
To know Beverly was to love her. She was sweet, soft and caring—always ready with a gentle word or a helping hand. She had a knack for turning everyday moments into cherished memories, whether through the handmade quilts she collected at local parish picnics or the thoughtful gifts and clothes she lovingly sewed. Her handmade Halloween costumes and festive Christmas décor became treasured family traditions.
Beverly and her husband shared a love for travel, visiting all 50 states together and creating a lifetime of adventures. At home, she was famous for her Christmas cookies, which she lovingly shared—even sending them to the highway department as a thank you and for a little wintertime encouragement to keep her road cleared of snow.
In her later years, the nursing home staff affectionately called her “Grandma,” a testament to the warmth and care she radiated.
Beverly’s life was a tapestry of love, family, friendship, and the joy of creating things by hand. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all whose lives she touched.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, John; and parents, Russell and Hattie.
Beverly is survived by son, David Lewis of Jefferson City; daughters, Debbie Mehmert and husband Tom of Holts Summit and Diana Phelps and husband Chuck of Jefferson City; brother, Jerry Bacon and wife Connie of Chatham, Ill.; grandchildren, Beth Crocker and husband Johnny, Jen Martin and husband Joe, Dan Lewis and wife Emily, Chad Terrell, Bryan Mehmert, Aimee Terrell and Eric Mehmert and friend Brianna Murphy; great-grandchildren, Emma, Delaney, Claire, Jack, Olivia, Colby, Adlee, Lily, Connor, Silas and John; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, followed by the funeral services at Freeman Mortuary in Jefferson City with the Reverend Donald Fankhauser officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
A webcast of the funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. for friends that are not able to attend by going to her memorial page on Freeman Mortuary’s website. Friends may mail sympathy cards to the funeral home or leave condolences online to be given to her family.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Capital City Christian Church, 1608 Swifts Hwy, Jefferson City, MO 65109 or Shriners Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, W.V. 25438
Arrangements entrusted to Freeman Mortuary.
www.freemanmortuary.com
