Beverley Jean O'Connell

Age 84

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jean O’Connell on March 11, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1938 in Spokane. She met the love of her life, John J. O’Connell, in February 1957 and after a 3-month courtship, they married in April 1957. They were happily married for 59 years until John passed in 2016. Jean worked at the Crescent in downtown Spokane, then worked from home while her 4 children were young, and later worked as a bookkeeper for Lloyd’s Sakes and Service until her retirement. She is survived by her children, Tom (Michelle) O’Connell, Kathy (John) Holmes, Kim Harrop, all of Spokane, and Kris Ritz of Amarillo, TX. She is survived by 1 sister, Donna Mae Hadley, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren, nieces, and a nephew.

A funeral service for Beverley will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service at 12:30 PM at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, 211 N Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BallandDodd.com for the O'Connell family.