Mary Beverage

A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, June 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at South Park Cemetery for Mary Alverna Beverage, 81, of Roswell who passed away June 11, 2007 at her home. Fr. Benedict Begin, O.F.M. of St. Peters Catholic Church will officiate.

Alverna was born on June 8, 1926 in Elida, NM. She learned the value of hard work while working on her families ranch as a young girl. As an artist she had many interests including: all animals especially horses, crocheting, poetry, bluegrass, target practice, working outdoors, reading do it yourself books and watching Price is Right. She always appreciated life and was gracious to all who knew her. From a very early age she protected those close to her and was known as a good shot. At the age of 19 she married the love of her life Fred Beverage. Together they raised 10 children, until his passing in November of 1982. There after she struggled to make ends meet and continue to provide for her large family. She managed to retire to two comfortable homes, where she lived out her days with her beautiful daughter and best friend. Linda Beverage, beloved daughter and caretaker Paula Beverage, and two of many grandchildren Patches and Stormy Beverage. She was known by her family as a nurturing, giving mother. She was a deeply spiritual woman who treated all people as Gods children. She was the heart of her home and an inspiration to many generations now and forever.

She is survived by her sons: Cornelius Beverage of Texas, Fred Beverage of Roswell, Norman Beverage of Oklahoma, and Alfred Beverage of Oklahoma; her daughters: Emma Beverage of Oklahoma, Linda Beverage of Roswell, Mary Beverage of California, Alverna Beverage of Oklahoma and Paula Beverage of Roswell; her sisters: Cornelia Kerr of Deming, NM and Regina Short of Deming, NM; her sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her father: A.C. Stowell ; her mother: Harriet Stowell; her husband: Fred Beverage; her daughter: Theresa McCullogh; a brother: Alfred Stowell; and a sister: Annie Stowell.

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P Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at A hrefhttp:www.ballardfuneralhome.com

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