Beverley Choate
Beverley Choate, 86, of Metropolis, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Southgate Health Care Center.
Entombment services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Metropolis Memorial Gardens, with Jeff Bremer officiating.
She was a dental assistant for Dr. J.F. Scott for many years before opening and operating the Fashion Tree on Market Street.
She was a member of, and active with, the sorority. Delta Theta Tau.
She enjoyed gardening and could seem to make anything she planted bloom. She was a dedicated family woman.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Choate and wife Jo; two grandchildren, Collin Choate and wife April and Mallory Gaeta and husband Mike; two great-grandsons, Landon and Luke Choate; one sister, Madrene Myers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vernell Krach; and by her husband of 64 years, Dale Choate.
Memorials can be given in Beverley’s name to Project Hope, P.O. Box 125, Metropolis, Ill. 62960.
Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home in Metropolis was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences for the family can be made online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.