Born April 16, 1947 in Smith Center, KS, she was the second of three children born to Woodrow M. Wilson and Marianne M. (McCord) Wilson. She had a very happy childhood and grew up in a loving Christian home in Shawnee, KS. She married the love of her life, Jerry Mays, on her birthday on April 16, 1977. She and Jerry, whom she often referred to as “my sweet Jerry,” were blessed with over forty years of happiness together. She and Jerry worked side-by-side for decades in the family business. Bev was happiest when she was out on a boat in the middle of a lake enjoying fishing, sunshine and time together with Jerry. She also loved music and felt blessed to be part of Jerry’s talented musical family.
Bev was a kind, loving, and generous person often opening her home to others. Her faith in the Lord was strong and she is now enjoying the heavenly home prepared for her.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry; four children, Cindy Rankins, Melinda Knight, Terinda Loftin and Troy Mays; brother, Danny G. Wilson and wife, Audrey, of Sierra Vista, AZ; sister Darla S. (Wilson) Thomas, and husband Mike, of Manhattan, KS; nine grandchildrenn; 15 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; and her little fur-baby Punkin.
She was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow M. Wilson and Marianne M. (McCord) Wilson.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 at McGilley & George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO. Burial following service at Bryant Cemetery. Reception with food following burial at Eagles Lodge 310 Main St, Belton, MO. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com for the Mays family.
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