Beverly Connolly

Beverly Connolly
NEWARK, OHIO: Beverly Ann Sams Connolly, age 68, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2010 in the Hospice Unit at the Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark Ohio following a courageous battle with Post-Polio Syndrome with complications from pneumonia, and advanced Lewy Body disease.
Beverly was born on November 21, 1941 in Parkersburg, West Virginia the daughter of Delbert Sams and Helen Deem Sams. Beverly was a devoted mother and home-maker and a founding member of the Northside Baptist Church of Newark. She was also a dedicated donator to various charities including The Children's Miracle Network for 24 years.
Surviving are her husband of 51 1/2 years, Kenneth C. Connolly a retiree of Rockwell/Meritor as a Lathe operator and Quality Control Inspector, whom she married on May 11, 1959 as well as;
3 Children: Daughter Kim Connolly-Mettille & husband Michael Mettille, Son: Kenneth Scott Connolly, and Shawn Connolly & wife Mikey Connolly;
8 Grandchildren: Teanya Branham-Jasper, Kendra Branham, Andrea Ana Branham, Jacob Connolly, Cheyenne Lanning, Breanne Lanning, Shayni Connolly, Montana Roberts;
9 Great-grandchildren: Cameron Jasper, Klayton Branham, Gage Miller, Desiree Desi Jasper, Gaven Winters, Kolin McGill, Makeena Decker, Alana Decker, Alexa Branham;
Beverly passed from this life into the arms of God. Those of you that knew her knew that she was a very kind, caring, and Godly lady. Besides her grandparents and parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her 6 month old daughter Kay Ann Connolly in 1961. She had told family members this week that she loved them and she was going to heaven. She will be missed by many.
Most people have a "Rally" period before they pass over. Beverly had an entire day to tell all of her loved ones how much she loved them. This was a miracle in and of its self, since she had been unable to speak at all for near two weeks. Such a witness she was giving God all the credit and peaceful release, looking forward to seeing him and being in his care, telling everyone about God's love. As she got ready to go she said, "I love you too. I'm going to heaven. Bye-bye."
Friends and family may call on Thursday October 21, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, 2817 5th St, Coolville, OH 45723, till the time of funeral service which will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m with her nephew, Reverend Robert Barber, of Bethel Worship Center will be officiating. Burial will following at the Sandhill Cemetery in Long Bottom, with a family fellowship dinner at The Bethel Worship Center at 39782 State Route 7 Reedsville, Ohio 45772 following the graveside ceremony
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