MULKEYTOWN — Elizabeth June Beavers, 91, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at her daughter’s home.

She was born on November 3, 1934, in Royalton, Illinois, to Joseph Theodore and Edna Estelle (Viernum) Humphrey. She married Bobbie Ray Beavers on May 25, 1949; he preceded her in death on September 19, 2006.

She is survived by her children, Gary Dean Beavers of Herrin, Bobby Dale Beavers of Benton, and Jo Ann (Bryan) Dick of Mulkeytown; daughter-in-law, Beverly Beavers; grandchildren, Brad Beavers, Kelly Raymond, Matt Beavers, Stacy Ladd, Paul Beavers, Luke Beavers, Alora Beavers, Brad Price, Shawn Price, BJ (Amy) Crespi, Jason (Stephanie) Beavers, Stevie Jo (James) Bartley, Shannon (Dave) Abrahamsen, Danny Ray (Lisa) Clark, Lydia (Ryan) Hicks, and Ethan (Amy) Dick; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Larry Ray Beavers; one daughter, Connie Faye Beavers; one granddaughter, Tracy Skjerseth; and 11 siblings, Aleene “Botsie” McNeil, Evelyn Domineck, Curtis Humphrey, Jesse Humphrey, Mary Ward, Warren Humphrey, Franklin Humphrey, Raymond Humphrey, Helen Flatt, Ellen Overturf, and Mildred Mifflin.

She was the manager of Lincoln Auto in Sesser and later worked as manager of the CARQUEST Auto Parts store.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Miner’s Cemetery in Royalton.

For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.