Beverly Padgett

She was the daughter of the late Fred M. Lehrschall and Mary (Margaret) Coston Lehrschall.

She was a member of Castle Hayne Church of God.

Survivors include her daughter Tina P. Castro (Edward Russell), and son Fred "Freddy" Padgett. Three grandchildren Edward William Castro (Crystal), Matthew Castro (Lizbeth), and Sarah Padgett. Two great-grandchildren Edward Joseph Castro, and Elias Jaxson Castro. Two sisters Sharon L. Melton (Woody) and Diane L. Murray (Larry), and special cousins Barbara Harper, and Freddy Justice many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She will greatly be missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at Andrews Valley Chapel on Hwy. 132, at 10:00 am.

Funeral service will be at same location beginning at 11:00 am, with Pastor Bill Howell and Pastor Andy Ottaway.

Interment will follow at Prospect Cemetery on Market Street. Pallbearers will be Fred Padgett, Edward W. Castro, Matthew Castro, James Mathews, John Mathews, and Jason Mathews.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Lower Cape Fear Life Center (Hospice) of Wilmington at lifecare.org.

The Family would like to thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time. The ICCU nurses on the 7th floor of Novant Health Medical Center, Bayada Home Health Care, Laverna West Murray.