

Born July 1, 1936 in Gillespie to Peter and Geraldine (Carter) McLaughlin, she married Glenn Epkins on August 4, 1956 in Pekin. He died February 28, 2004. She later married Orville Maxwell on April 26, 2007 in Peoria. He passed away October, 5, 2011.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and 1 brother.
Surviving are 3 sons, Bret (Amy) Epkins of Bartonville, Chris (Laurie) Epkins of Green Valley, and Kevin (Tami) Epkins of Pekin; 2 step-sons, Steve (Jana) Maxwell of Media, Pennsylvania and Randy Maxwell of South Bend, Indiana; and step-daughter,Sandra Graham of Eureka; 7 grandchildren, Codie and Brogan Epkins, Brittany and Courtney Richmond, and Zachary, Alexis, and Cameron Epkins; 7 step-grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Maurice (Martha) McLaughlin of Pekin and Dennis (Becky) McLaughlin of Denver, Colorado.
Beverly had worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in both East Peoria and Peoria for over 30 years, retiring as a payroll clerk in 1995.
She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Peoria.
Beverly enjoyed reading and shopping and having lunch with her friends. She and her husband bred, raised, and trained border collies. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to border collie trials.
Her memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the memorial. Burial of cremated remains will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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