"Kelly and family, It's been a long time since we've seen each other, but I am sorry to read of your mom's passing. You and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers as you begin the healing process. Kelly, I did have a chance to talk with your mom when Quincy played at Mater Dei in football one year and basketball in Peoria another. I'm thinking at least 10 to 12 years ago. It was great to see her and visit."
In loving memory of
Beverly Killen
June 14, 2014
Beverly Sue Killen, age 76, of 2723 Cheswick, Quincy, died Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 1:01 pm in Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Beverly was born December 29, 1937 in Albion, Illinois, the daughter of George and Amy Smith Wilson. Her parents were killed in a car wreck when she was 11 years old in December 1948. She married James William Killen on June 18, 1958 in DeRidder, LA. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1972.
Beverly was a 1955 graduate of Edwards County High School in Albion, Illinois. She attended SIU Edwardsville and then attended beauty school. Following her marriage she was a beautician in Breese, Illinois and then a school librarian at Mater Dei High School. She came to Quincy in 1972 where she worked for the Adams County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the Illinois Secretary of State Driver's License Bureau, and Adams County Homemakers. Beverly had been a member of the Church of St. Peter.
Survivors include 5 children: Kelly Killen (Michael) Meriwether of Trinity, FL, Dirk (Kristin Daly) Killen of Saint Louis, MO, Terence Killen of Breese, IL, Cynthia (Scott) Phillips of Quincy, IL, and Brock (Melissa) Killen of Saint Louis, MO; 8 grandchildren, Tyler, Nicholas, Kaitlyn and Brenna Phillips, Conor and Bevin Killen, Grace and Jimmy Killen; a sister, Patricia (Jack) Burgess of Springfield, IL; 2 nieces, Deanna (Harlan) Murphy and her family and Angela (Todd) Sowle and her family, all of Springfield, Illinois area, and a nephew, Robert Joseph Campbell of Quincy, IL.
Services: 10:00 am Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Church of St. Peter, with Monsignor Leo Enlow officiating.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday June 20, 2014 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Scholarship Fund at Quincy Notre Dame High School or Breese Mater Dei High School
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"I am so very, very sorry to hear about Bev's passing. She was a wonderful mother and woman and so great to have raised all of you kids pretty much on her own. You were such great neighbors and I enjoyed being around all of you. Bob and I divorced in 1997 after living in Michigan for 10 years and I moved back to Q. and live here now. He remarried in'07 and still lives in Michigan. Love to you all. I have to work, so can't be at the visitation but you are in my prayer."
"All you need to know about Mrs. Killen, you can learn by looking at her children. God Bless , please, accept my condolences."
"Kelly & Family: I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. How I can still see her standing on your side walk on State Street. Those were fun times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tell your family hello, and if you need anything at all, please let me know. God Bless Stephanie"
"Dirk: I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May your fond memories help you and yours through this time of sorrow. Lanna"
"So sorry to hear of Bev passing. I worked with her at Adams County Homemakers & I would love to hear of her talk (fondly) of her kids and her late husband. Sounds like she had a beautiful life with her family. The short time I knew her I know how much she loved her family. Peace to all of you."
"My Aunt, Beverly Killen was the strongest person I've ever known! I will miss Her incredibly!"