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Beverly Jean Yokem | 73 | Quincy

Beverly Jean Yokem, 73, of Quincy, IL passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Beverly was born Nov. 17, 1948 in Louisiana, MO, a daughter of Charles Vinton and Frances Arlene Pritchett Skirvin. She was married to Gary Yokem. She later married David Nulsen and he preceded her in death.
Beverly had been employed by Hercules in Louisiana, MO and more recently at the Northeast Missouri Correctional Facility in Bowling Green, MO.
Beverly enjoyed baking and cooking, craft work and gardening.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill.
Survivors include her daughter, Theresa Buchanan of Quincy, five grandchildren, Clayton Neal Yokem, Carly Nicole Yokem, Rebecca Elizabeth Lawson, Jared Lee Buchanan and Alyssa Kay Buchanan, six great grandchildren, Keaton Yokem, Brylynn Warren, Brenna Warren, Steven Harrison, Katie Harrison and Macie Miller, a sister, Ruth Ellen Poyner of Pittsfield, two brothers, Larry (Kay) Skirvin of Pleasant Hill, and Charles Skirvin, Jr. of Nebo, a special companion, Sam Davis of Louisiana, MO and numerous nieces and nephews.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Tony Yokem, two sisters, Phyllis K. Skirvin and Joan Myers, two brothers, Douglas Skirvin and Lonnie R. Skirvin, a nephew, Steven R. Skirvin and a great granddaughter, Hailey Harrison.
Cremation rites are being accorded. A memorial service was held Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held one hour prior to the memorial service on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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