SPARTA – Beverly K. Edgar, 82, of Sparta, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois.

Beverly was born November 19, 1939, in Hanna City, IL, to William and Kathleen (Anderson) Brooks. She married Ralph D. Edgar on January 8, 1999, in Chester, IL. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2013. Beverly was retired from World Color Press, Inc, Sparta, IL. She was a member of Steeleville Baptist Church, Steeleville. Beverly loved being with family and friends, was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, and enjoyed crocheting.

Beverly is survived by her children: Diana (William) Joiner of Sparta, IL, Jennifer (Brad) Kane of Weatherford, TX; grandchildren: Amy (Steve) Reynolds, Amber (Stephen) Salyer, Bethany (Maxwell) Ritter, Nicholas (Janetta) Sedberry, Ashley (Charles) Rutledge; twelve great grandchildren, brother, Randy (Rose) Brooks of Steeleville, IL, two nieces and one nephew.

Beverly is also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Janet K. Blout, one son, David Edgar, two brothers: George Brooks and Joseph Brooks.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL, with Rev. Zachary Furlong officiating. Burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, IL. Friends and family may call from 11 – 1 pm. Per family wishes, Face Masks will be required. Memorials may be given to Baptist Children's Home, Carmi, IL, and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288. To sign the guestbook, visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net .