Beverley J. Pettigrew Obituary (1940 - 2018)

Beverley J. Pettigrew, 77, of Pontiac, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at 7:38 p.m. at Good Samaritan Home in Pontiac A service will be held Friday, September 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with Pastor Don Leonard officiating. Burial will be Houder Cemetery in Pontiac. Visitation will be Friday, September 14, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Beverley was born December 26, 1940 in Cornell, IL to Rudolph "Jim" and Angie (Johnson) Tullos. She married Billie "Bill" Blankenbeckler on January 3, 1959. They had five daughters. He is deceased. She later married Richard Pettigrew in 1984. They are divorced. She is survived by her children, Lynn Shanahan of Pontiac, IL, Robin (Johnny) Cunningham of Streator, IL, Sandra (Jeff) Watters of Fuquay Varina, NC, Bridget (John) Marcin of Pontiac, IL, and Billie (Rodney) Johnson of Pontiac, IL; grandchildren, Brian Knack, Trenton Watters, Meaghan Smeehuyzen, Jeramie Marcin, Tiffany Blankenbeckler, and Phillipe Cunningham, and great-grandchildren, Jaden, Noah, Kinslee, and Jasmine. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bruce Tullos; infant daughter, Jamie; two granddaughters, Jessica Blakenbeckler and Jasmine Fields; and one great grandson, Cody Knack. Beverley attended Cornell schools and was a homemaker, babysitter, and volunteer. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Pontiac. Beverley was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was very funny, loving, giving, and caring. She loved gardening, crafting, bowling, all animals, babysitting her grandchildren, reading, and so much more. Family was everything to her. Beverley was known for her sense of humor, quick wit, and caring nature. There were many that called her mom and grandma. She will be missed by many. Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society, 21179 E 1358 N Road, Pontiac, IL 61764. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.