Obituary

Beverly “Bev” Ann Parker of Mansfield, passed away early Saturday morning, September 3, 2022, at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home at the age of 74.
She was born August 25, 1948, in Mansfield, Ohio, and was a graduate of Madison High School. Bev began her working career at Mutual of Omaha Insurance and then retired from the Area Agency on Aging. She was an excellent and avid quilter, seamstress and crafter and had a large basket collection in her home. Bev was a kind, caring, friendly and generous lady. She was a great friend to others. Most of all, she will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Bev is survived by a son, Robert (Loraine) Parker; three grandchildren, Jason Keen, Amber Hoover and Derek (Summer) Smith; and six great-grandchildren, Alec Keen, Luke Morrison, Lexi Papst, Logan Papst, Jayse Smith and Pyper Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Vernon R. Parker and parents, Margene Anna (Stofer) Craigo and Harold M. Cochran.

The family will observe private services. She will be laid to rest in Mansfield Memorial Park beside her husband. The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family.