HARDWICK – Beverly Ann (Loura) Phelps, 91, died peacefully on Sunday, October 26, at the Greensboro Nursing Home.
She was born November 13, 1933, in Hardwick, the daughter of the late Carl A. and Daisy (Downing) Loura. She graduated from Hardwick Academy in the class of 1951.
On September 30, 1954, she married Edward Nelson (Eddie) Phelps in Morrisville. They eventually settled in Hardwick to raise their two sons. Beverly stayed at home to care for her young family. She was a member of the United Church of Hardwick and Circle No. 8 of that church.
She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, dancing, country and western music, playing canasta and all kinds of card games with her sisters and friends. Bev was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved the time that she spent with her family.
Survivors include two sons: Reginald (Reg) Phelps of Hardwick, and Richard (Rick) Phelps and wife, Nancy of Williamstown; two granddaughters Andrea Phelps and her partner Travis Bailey of Hardwick and Rachel Phelps and her partner Justin Tosh of Montpelier; a great-granddaughter, Elexia ( Lexi) of Salem, Mass.
She was predeceased by her husband Eddie, two sisters Thelma and Leola, and a half brother, Jack Loura.
Private family services will be held in the spring.
The Phelps family would like to extend a very sincere thank you to Lester Fuller for delivering the daily mail (and local news) from the start of Eddie’s decline in health until Bev relocated to Greensboro, the staff of Greensboro Nursing Home, Dr. Sarah Morgan and Bonnie Cleveland for the kindness and support given to Beverly during her declining health.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661.
Arrangements are in the care of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com
