Beverly L. Heller, 70, of Columbia, IL, born on January 14, 1952 in Morganfield, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in St. Louis, MO.

Beverly, the second oldest of six children, spent her early years on the family farm in Kentucky. She graduated Union County High School of Morganfield, KY in 1970. She attended 2 years at Western Kentucky University of Bowling Green, KY following high school. After studies at Western Kentucky, she later worked at Alcoa Aluminum Co. where she met her husband, Michael. They were married November 11, 1979 in Lake Tahoe, NV. They had 3 sons from their union, Eric, Andy and Alex. She moved around the country with her family until she made her home in Columbia, IL. As she actively raised her sons, she was involved in the community volunteering for elections, census and Immaculate Conception Church. She worked as church secretary at the Parish followed by her employment with the Columbia Police Department where she worked many years as an administrator for the Chief of Police before retirement.

Beverly treasured her roots of a large farm family and looked forward to family gatherings and reunions throughout her entire life. She greatly appreciated the relationships of her siblings, nieces and nephews in this realm. She loved cooking, gardening and canning. Instilling those skills to her sons. A major part of her life was about her children and their friends driving and supporting their sporting/school events. She was caring to all and many called her Mom.

Beverly was preceded in death by her father, Bernard and infant brother, Robert Eugene. She is survived by mother, Jean Hancock; husband, Michael Heller; Siblings, Teresa French (Pat), Stephen Hancock (Jeannie), Gary Hancock (Kathy), and Henry Hancock (Kathy); sons, Eric, Andy and Alex; 14 Nieces and Nephews.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 pm., Friday, December 9, at Braun Funeral Home, 265 Quarry Rd., Columbia, IL. A short memorial service will follow.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 10 at Immaculate Conception Church, 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL. Rev. Steve Thoma will officiate. Bereavement dinner to follow after service at the church. Memorial contributions in Beverly's honor may be made to Western Egyptian Food Pantry (Meals on Wheels).