Beverly Brazeal, 78, of Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living of West Plains, Missouri. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Koshkonong, Missouri, to Curtis E. Lancaster and Norma Pauline (Jones) Lancaster. She was married to the love of her life, Melvin Lesley Brazeal, on December 18, 1970, at Thayer, Missouri. They were married 46 years until his passing on July 4, 2016. They had two daughters born of the marriage, Crystal Young, and Christina Hillmann.
She loved gardening, especially her roses and peonies. She enjoyed deer hunting. She treasured knitting and make afghans for her family. She adored all animals but especially her dogs and cats. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy. She enjoyed pranking her family members, especially on April Fool’s Day. She took pleasure in working side by side with her husband on the farm until his death.
She was a Christian member of Wayside Church of Koshkonong, Missouri. She was an avid reader of books and delighted in listening to Southern Gospel music.
Beverly is survived by her two daughters, Crystal (Brazeal) Young and husband David Young of Koshkonong, MO and Christina (Bazeal) Hillmann and husband Gregor Hillmann of Staplehurst, NE; grandchildren, Autumn Young, Austin Young and Megan Hillmann; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Norma Lancaster, husband, Melvin Brazeal; two brothers, E.C. Lancaster and Jerry Lancaster; and one sister-in-law, Joan Lancaster.
Officiating will be David Ball. Pallbearers will be David Young, Crystal Young, Autumn Young, Austin Young and Christina Hillmann
Memorials may be made to:
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memorial Processing
St Jude Children’s Research Hosptial
501 St Jude Pl
Memphis, TN, 38105-9959
A Graveside Service will be held on June 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Wayside Cemetery of Koshkonong, Missouri.
Services under the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri