GUILFORD – Beverley Anne Houck, 70, of Guilford passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
She was born Oct. 30, 1942, daughter of the late John and Jennie (Wayman) Burt in East Guilford.
Beverley married Edwin Lee Houck on July 29, 1961 in Plasterville.
She worked many places over the years including Norwich Pharmaceutical, Norwich Shoe Factory, TACO in Sherburne and retired from Mead Westvaco in Sidney.
Beverley loved nature; she enjoyed watching and feeding her birds. She was especially fond of moose and made a trip to Maine in hope to see one.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother and wife. Her family was always her first priority and whom she loved very much.
Beverley touched many lives and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
She is survived by her loving husband, Edwin, Guilford; children – Edwin and Lynette Houck, III of Oxford, Debbie and Terry Meyers, New Berlin, Bonnie Thomas, Bainbridge, Guy Houck and Fran Pereira, Guilford and Bobbi Jo Houck, Downsville; grandchildren – Brandy, Jessica, Erica, Erin, Crystal, Darren, Rebecca, Jerica, Sierra, Britany and Chyanne; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister – Janette Meagher, Norwich; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Beverley is also predeceased by two brothers, Charles and Guy.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Fred Albrecht officiating.
Burial will be in East Guilford Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County 21 Hayes St. Norwich, NY 13815 or the Guilford Fire Department 110 Mechanic St. Guilford, NY 13780
Condolences may be sent online to www.landersfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.