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Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 1

Beverly Ann Gentry
Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, of Rossville, ended life’s journey Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began Jan. 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 full-time mom and grandmother. She attended Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 55 years. Her father and an infant daughter, Kimberly, preceded Beverly in death.

She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include four sons and their wives, Rick and Peggy Gentry, Ron and Eva Gentry, Chad and Jennifer Gentry, all of Rossville, and Steve and Alyssa Gentry of Topeka; her mother, Mary Freeby of Topeka; a brother, Everette “Butch” Freeby and wife Helen of Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie Turner and husband Larry, all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren; and two 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 were Oct. 1 at Rossville Christian Church. Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.

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