Feb 06, 2020

Beverly Ann Wilcox

Posted Feb 06, 2020 12:58 PM

Beverly Ann Wilcox, 78, passed away February 3, 2020 at her home, Pawnee Rock.

She was born May 14, 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama; the daughter of Rufus Houston and Lillie Mae Fortenberry Greathouse.  A lifetime area resident; she worked in housekeeping at the Larned State Hospital and most recently enjoyed working at Scooters.

Her family and friends knew her best as Nana or Nanny.

She married LaVerne R. Wilcox, they divorced and he passed away September 27, 2017.  Her companion was Gary Jost; he passed away March 15, 2018.

Survivors include; a sister, Joyce Sucht, Wichita and three grandchildren, Stiles Cantrell, Larned, Stormie Cantrell and Emeri Cantrell both of Surprise, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by; her son, Ricky Dean Wilcox, five brothers, Kerry Greathouse, Charles Greathouse, Caris Greathouse, Ralph Greathouse and Jerry Greathouse, and a sister, Barbara Erway.

Cremation has taken place and memorial service with inurnment in the Pawnee Rock Cemetery will be at a later date. 

Memorials may be given to the Beverly Ann Wilcox memorial fund or the Disabled Veterans (DAV, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.