Beverly Jean "Nana" Heathcott

Beverly Jean “Nana” Heathcott, 78, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away in her home on May 26, 2020, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family. She was born on August 26, 1941, in Bristow, OK to William Butler and Juanita Johnston Butler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Roger Stephenson.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Michael Heathcott of Fort Smith; two daughters, Cindy Key and husband Don of Oklahoma City, OK, Pam Grist and husband Ronnie of Fort Smith; one sister, Louise Boucher and husband Bob of Tulsa, OK; one brother, Allan Butler and wife Sandra of Broken Arrow, OK; four grandchildren, Madeline Skelton and husband Chris of Oklahoma City, OK, Jonathan Key of Tulsa, OK, Kenleigh Godwin of Fort Smith and Taylor Grist of Fort Smith; one great granddaughter, Isabelle Skelton.

Beverly was a hard worker and used her skill and tenacity in ownership of several businesses. She also worked for 26 years at AT&T, as well as several years at Transkrit. In addition, she was a realtor for many years.

A celebration of Beverly's life will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Forest Park Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome. Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home. To share online condolences, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River Valley Regional Food Bank, 1617 South Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903.