Beverly Garris-Rehberger

Beverly Garris-Rehberger, 89, of Marion, died Friday, July 21, 2023, at Herrin Hospital. 

She was born on Oct. 25, 1933, in East St. Louis, the daughter of Preston R. and Virginia H. Anderson Bequeret. 

In December 1955, she married Herbert L. Garris Sr. She and Herb met while roller skating and often proudly remarked that they could waltz on skates. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1998. She later married Dr. Amos Rehberger. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2014.

She is survived by her children, Herbert L. (Debbie) Garris Jr. and Kathy (Richard) Morales; grandchildren Misty, Herbert “Lee” III, Jack Evan, Scott, Sara, Angela, Jennifer and Rachel; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Payne; nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands and a daughter, Rebecca Witt.

She was an animal lover and a well-organized and dignified lady who was always well put together and refined. She retired after 20-plus years at the previous Charter Bank in Anna. 

After her retirement, she lived for many years in Brownsville, Texas. There she made many friends while participating in a local card club.

Funeral services for Beverly Garris-Rehberger were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Interment followed in the Jonesboro Cemetery. 

To visit her memorial page and to leave online condolences for her family, visit the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home website at rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.