ROSSVILLE-Beverly
Ann Gentry, 75, life's journey ended Thursday, September 27, 2012 at
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began January 15, 1937 at
Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was
raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka
High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and
wore many different hats. She was a farmer's wife and helped on the
farm. Beverly worked as an Assistant Librarian for Rossville High School
for 11 years. She was a fulltime mom and grandmother. She attended the
Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No.
31 American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. Beverly was preceded in death
by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in
marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron
(Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad
(Jennifer) Gentry, Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a
brother, Everette Butch (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna
Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. Beverly's greatest love in life was caring for her
husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 at the
Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery.
Mrs. Gentry will lie in state and the family will receive friends from
6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper
Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may
be sent to wwwpiperfuneralhome.com. Beverly Gentry
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on September 29, 2012
