Beverly Jo Badgett, 80, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:36 am, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born January 21, 1938 in Wabash, to John and Bernice (Flora) Harnish.
Beverly was a 1955 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Marlan H. Badgett in Wabash on June 22, 1956; he died October 22, 2012. Beverly was a veterinarian technician for Dr. John Gilpin in Wabash. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Richvalley Homemakers, and Tri Kappa. Beverly enjoyed vacationing, especially in Montana and she loved animals.
She is survived by two children, Tammy Thompson of Huntington, Indiana, and Nick Badgett of Westerville, Ohio, four grandchildren, Ashley Powell and Amanda (Andy) Castro, both of Wabash, Chelsea (Charlie Krell) Badgett of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Marlan “MJ” Badgett of Austin, Texas, five great-grandchildren, Blayne Powell, Sophie Powell, Montana Castro, Braxtyn Castro, and Drew Castro, all of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial services will be 3:00 pm, Friday, November 9, 2018 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Friends may call 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Animal Shelter of Wabash County.
The memorial guest book for Beverly may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.