Beverly D. Parrott

July 21, 1934 - December 2, 2019

Beverly D. Parrott, age 85, of Metamora passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, She was born to the late Herbert H. and Ruth (Dorsey) Wood on July 21, 1934 in Peoria, and married the love of her life, Robert A. Parrott on August 27, 1955 in Peoria. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before his passing on October 10, 2008. She is survived by daughter, Kimberly Lucas of East Peoria; brothers, Larry (Tere) Wood of Metamora and Dan Wood of Peoria; grandchildren, Stephanie Risen, Stacey Risen, and Robert Lucas, all of East Peoria; and great-grandchildren, Kaynen and Stassia. Beverly graduated from Peoria Woodruff High School in 1952 where she was in the band and led them as the Majorette. She worked at Caterpillar as a secretary for thirty years. She took pride in keeping a spotless home, car, and yard, and enjoyed taking trips, golfing, and fishing with her husband. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Peoria. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com