Beverly Thomas, 75, of Rochester passed away at 3:37 AM on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her residence.

On August 20, 1948, Beverly Jean was born in Champaign, IL to Floyd T. and Leota Collins Parks. Proudly Beverly graduated with the Class of 1966 from Crestview High School.

Beverly and Steven L. Thomas were married on November 27, 1976 in Dallas, TX.   They have shared 47 years of life's adventures. From their union came two sons, Derrick and Corey.  Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of three grandsons and three great grandsons.

As a homemaker, Beverly cherished the time with her family. She enjoyed traveling with Steve. Their favorite places were Cancun, Bahamas, the Barbados Island and Hawaii. While in Hawaii, they visited Maui and Kona. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Black Top Cruisers, both of Rochester.  Beverly was very proud to show their 1953 black Ford F-100.

Left to cherish the memories of Beverly are her husband Steve; two sons:  Derrick Thomas and wife Shelly of Indianapolis, Corey Thomas and wife Jill of Rochester, three grandsons:  Michael Thomas, Waylon Thomas, Weston Thomas;  three great grandsons: Carson Bobby Thomas, twins Cohen and Carter Pipes; and canine companion, Scooter a Terrier special blend.

Preceding Beverly in death are her parents.

A celebration of the life of Beverly J. Thomas will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 29, 2023 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.  Pastor Jim Howard will officiate.  Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home on Friday.

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975