Beverly Anne Showalter, 74, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Lillian. She was preceded in death by her parents, John M. and Sylvia Lech and only brother, Wesley Lech. Mrs. Showalter will be remembered as being generous, friendly, outgoing and fun. She lived life to the fullest. Mrs. Showalter was an active member of many social clubs in the Lillian community: Lillian Library, Lillian Women’s Club and the Lillian Community Club where she was Mardi Gras Queen 2009. She traveled extensively throughout her life and saw many parts of the world. Mrs. Showalter was admired by many for her taste in clothing, shoes and jewelry. She loved animals and enjoyed riding horses, raising and showing Great Danes and was a member of the exclusive Lake Shore Great Dane Club of Illinois. She will be remembered as energetic and always a hard worker, whether raising her family, grooming dogs, working in the yard and home or volunteering at her numerous social clubs. She is survived by her husband, Marvin B. Showalter of Lillian; four children, Michael (Carol) Brookes, Laura (Harvey) Hicks, Christopher (Patty) Brookes, Joe Showalter; four grandsons, David Strasser, James Hicks, Tyler Brookes, Liam Showalter; cousins, Delores Pecina, Darlene Surch and many nieces, nephews and loving friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 1040 Stanton Road, Suite D, Daphne, AL 36526 Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes, Elberta.
