Beverly Joan Dale

November 5, 1929 - June 5, 2013

Born in Quincy, Illinois to parents Allen and Alice Friend, Beverly passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on the morning of June 5, 2013.

Beverly loved to travel and explore new places. She was an avid gardener and knowledgeable of a vast array of plants and trees. Her yard always reflected her loving touch in its beauty.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Elmer Howard Ryals and the love of her life, J.R. Dale. Also passing before her were two children, Ethan Howard Ryals and Jonia Lynn (Ryals) Evans.

Beverly is survived by four children: Patricia Lee (Ryals) Watson, Cynthia Lou Ryals, Joanne Rebecca (Dale) McBurney, and James Roy Dale III. Also surviving at the home is Patrick William Baldwin, more son than son-in-law. Her loving grandchildren include: Rochelle Ford,
Sarah and Graham Watson, Sierra and Zachary McBurney, Zoe, Molina and Julian Dale, Schaeffer, Sunshine Westbrook, Heidi and Stormy Garlin,
Heath Earl, Madison, Merrilee, and Jenny (Ryals) Matthews.

Private family services were held.