Beverly Louise Branch

Beverly Louise Branch, 71, of Tipton, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Friday February 22, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1947 in Sedalia, MO, the daughter of George and Doris (Rogers) Reed, who preceded her in death.

On July 11, 1998 in Sedalia she was united in marriage to Danny Branch, who preceded her in death on November16, 2001.

Beverly was a member of Lifepointe Church, Sedalia. She worked for Lamy's Manufacturing as a finisher. Beverly then became a certified over the road truck driver until she found her calling as a patient registration clerk at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, MO. Beverly was a member a the Sedalia VFW Post #2591 Auxiliary. Beverly was an avid animal lover and cared for many pets of all kinds. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

Survivors include a son, Kevin Hardesty (Becky) of Sedalia; four daughters, Tina Hern (David) of Sedalia, Diana Hardesty of Sedalia, Briana Borts (Kelly) of Tipton, and Teri Gayle Hensley (Ronnie Pace) of Sedalia; a brother, Terry Reed (Becky) of Sedalia; two sisters, Brenda Morrison (Tom) of Montpelier, VA and Gale Hughes of Sedalia; twenty-one grandchildren; and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Lifepointe Church, Sedalia, MO, with Pastor Rusty Thomas officiating.

The family will receive friends from6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2019 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

Memorial contributions may be made to C.A.T.S. of Sedalia, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.