Beverly A Martin

Beverly A. Martin, age 74, of McCook, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bev was born on November 5, 1943 to Clyde and Lola (James) Johnette in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She graduated from McCook High School in 1961. On February 3, 1962, she married James Martin. Early in their marriage the couple resided in Colorado and Wyoming. In 1970, the family moved to Trenton, Nebraska. Bev was a full-time homemaker and she kept books for Alt Oil Co and Jims Soo Paw, gas/propane stations the couple owned & operated. She also assisted her parents with their family business, Johnette Insurance Agency in McCook. After her children were raised, Bev became a CNA/Med Aide and worked at El Dorado Manor in Trenton and Willow Ridge in McCook. Bev was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was affectionately known as "Sweetpea" by her family and friends. Her family came before everything else. She loved attending any type of event that her children and grandchildren participated in. In her spare time, she loved to craft (especially crocheting) and when all her craft tubs were full, she could always find room for more. In her later years, she enjoyed reading and caring for her plants. Bev also collected bells and plates and was an Elvis fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim, son Michael, and brother Bill. Bev is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kim & Bill Cole of Trenton, sons and daughters-in-law, Jim & Jane of McCook, Rodney & Angel of Blair, Kevin and Sara of Lincoln and Jeff and Annie of Champion; grandchildren: Megan and husband Tommy Lewis, Allyson, Chloe, Hanna, Julia, Jon, Nevaeh, Jade, Jeffrey Jr and Crosby; great grandson Holt; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Freida & Bernie Goetze, Bernadette & LaVerne Miller, Cliff & Carol Martin, Bonita & Cary Hollenhors; and many nieces, nephews & friends. Memorials may be given to McCook Hospice, Trenton Ambulance Squad, or McCook Library. A fellowship and celebration of life for family and friends will be held Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. at the Church of God Fellowship Hall in Trenton. Inurnment will be Monday, June 11, 2018, 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook Nebraska with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is entrusted with arrangements. Reception Church of God Fellowship Hall Sunday, June 10, 2018 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Trenton, NE 69044 Fellowship Hall is directly behind the church. Please join the family for fellowship and Celebration of Beverly's life. Graveside Service Memorial Park Cemetery Monday, June 11, 2018 9:30 AM 1400 W 'M' St McCook, NEBRASKA 69022