Beverly Lorene Elrod

Beverly Lorene Elrod, 90, graduated from earthly restraints on Saturday August 22, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Indianola. She now lives with her God and personal Savior, Jesus the Christ. Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:00 am at Silent City Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. Memorials may be directed to Gideon's International or St. Croix Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com. Beverly's journey began on September 20, 1929, born to Ed and Joy (Boatwright) Stravers in Grimes, IA. She graduated from Prairie City High School in 1947. On September 24, 1947 she married her lifelong partner, Oliver Wayne Elrod at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Their life adventure together lasted over 62 years. Beverly worked as a bookkeeper for the Prairie City School district, as a clerk at Banker's Life, and was a licensed hair stylist. But, she felt her most important job was as a wife and mother. Beverly was in Heaven on earth when ...[more]

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was surrounded by family. She was an expert baker, candy maker, crocheter, and hugger. Those left to honor her memory and carry on her legacy include her children; Ronald Wayne Elrod, Stephen Milton(Darbi) Elrod, Bruce Edward (LaDonna) Elrod, and Audra Lorene (Rik) Goodell; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Waiting for her at her Heavenly home were her parents, husband, Oliver, a sister, Betty Howse; a brother, Lawrence Stravers; and two grandchildren, Brian Sellner and Kenneth Elrod. Your mission is complete, Mom. Congratulations!!!