Beverly "Butchie" Dean

Beverly "Butchie" (Fisher) Dean was born August 6, 1943, in Herrin, Illinois to Ora Jessie Kirby and Russell "Pete" Dean Fisher. She married Floyd Allen Dean on June 19, 1965.

She was a beautician of 50 years and a faithful member of Marion First Baptist Church since the age of four. In her younger years she enjoyed roller skating and picnics with her family on the side of the road, where they enjoyed many adventures, peanut butter sandwiches and a jug of Kool-Aid. They always had lots of laughter and fun together. Married for sixty years, Allen and Beverly enjoyed car rides and collecting memorabilia together. Especially their jute box and her perfume bottles. Together they raised their children and have enjoyed their eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She lovingly enjoyed her family and they always had fun playing, dancing and making many precious memories together. She always made sure everyone got their special birthday song. She loved well.

Beverly is proceeded in death by her parents; Pete and Jessie Fisher; and her precious siblings: Russell Dean Fisher and Bonnie Lou Palmer.

She is survived by her loving husband; Floyd Allen Dean of Marion, Illinois, her daughter; Lisa Dean Taylor, and her son; David (Brooke) Dean. She also leaves behind all her angel babies; Doug McGovern, Lynsey (Kyle) Ellis, Ashleigh (Billy) Sharp, Lani Dean, Kami (Lukas) Jones, Jesse James Dean, Phoenix Dean and Josie Dean, her great grandchildren; Tyson, Waylon and Rynley Ellis, Emma, Kade and Harmony McGovern, Ledger Sharp, Malakai and Lillie Dean, her precious sister Barbara (Richard) Thompson, brother in law Richard Palmer and many loved nieces and nephews.

I have fought the good fight I have finished the race

I have kept the faith

Henceforth there is laid up for me

a crown of righteousness

2 Timothy 4:7

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Blue Funeral Home under the direction of Binkley-Ross. Visitation for family and friends will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Blue Funeral Home, located at 1704 N. Court Street, Marion, Illinois. A Graveside Service will begin at 11:15 am with Purpose House Church officiating at Rose Hill Cemetery.

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