76, of Industry
Beverly Ann Lawyer, 76, of Industry passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
She was born on December 15, 1949 in Jacksonville to Ellis and Lucille Weisenburger Wilson. She married John Lawyer on September 5, 1970. He passed away on September 30, 2015. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two nephews, Jared and Nick Lawyer; two brothers, Kenny and Gene Wilson and two brothers-in-law, Joe and Chuck Lawyer.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Carol (Billy) Jackson of Macomb and Abbey (James) Roodhouse of Geneseo; 6 grandchildren, Bailey, Reese and Delaney Jackson and Elizabeth (Treighton Hoang), Rachel and Lillian Roodhouse; 1 brother, Ray (Gloria) Wilson; 2 sisters-in-law, Becky Lawyer and Jeni Wilson and several nieces and nephews.
Beverly has lived in Industry since 1970. She worked in the human resources department at Western Illinois University for many years retiring in 2016.
She was a member of the Industry United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary.
She found great joy in sewing special creations for her grandchildren and was a devoted presence at their activities.
She loved to travel and treasured her weekly coffee group with longtime friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026 at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with Pastor Mike Ulmer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Industry Fire and Rescue Squad.
You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbitts.com.
