Beverly Ann Joslyn

Beverly Ann Joslyn, daughter of the late Howard Franklin Spurlock and Orma Ann (Rudd) Massey (stepfather Nicholas Massey), was born on September 16, 1940, in Denver, Colorado. She spent her childhood in Ft. Worth, Texas, where she attended school and grew up surrounded by her family. On June 6, 1975, Beverly married Sanford Keith Joslyn in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Their marriage spanned over 35 years, filled with many wonderful memories, until Sanford’s passing on December 6, 2010. Beverly was a devoted mother to her three children and took great pride in caring for them as they grew up. She began her working years as a hairdresser, where she enjoyed engaging with her clients. Later, she found fulfillment working in the floral department at Walmart, a position she held for many years. In her free time, Beverly enjoyed quilting and working on special projects with her grandchildren. She was creative, with talents in crafting and flower arranging. Beverly was a member of the quilt guild, “A Seed Sewn,” and cherished the relationships she built with other guild members. On Monday, December 8, 2025, Beverly entered her eternal home at Lebanon South Nursing & Rehab in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of 85. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Beverly is survived by her three children: Mike Parrent of Flower Mound, TX; Nannette Haggard (Rusty) of Flower Mound, TX; and Mitzi Jones of Lebanon, MO. She leaves five grandchildren: Brandon Parrent, Brittany Biggs (Tone), Samantha Mason, Courtney Mason, and Aiden Jones; and four great-grandchildren: Kona, Olive, Mac, and Madison. Beverly is also survived by three siblings: Howard Massey (Barbara) of Yorba Linda, CA; David Massey (Patti) of Ft. Worth, TX; and Nikki Beneke (Terry) of Dallas, TX. In addition, she is remembered by in-laws: Edwina Braboy (Kenneth) of Lebanon, MO; Sallie Dickinson of Lebanon, MO; and Kay Joslyn of Nixa, MO; her loving fur companion: Bonnie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, and husband, Beverly was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law: Bill Joslyn, Ronnie Dickinson, and Jerry Worley and one sister-in-law: Barbara Worley Though she is no longer with us, Beverly’s spirit and her love for her family will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 in the Washington Christian Church of Lebanon, MO. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 in the Washington Christian Church of Lebanon, MO. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Beverly Joslyn and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert or at the Washington Christian Church of Lebanon the day of the service.

Beverly Ann Joslyn

September 16, 1940 - December 8, 2025