Beverly Jean Burk, 81, of Hardin, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home.
Beverly was born on August 9, 1944, in Braymer, the daughter of Benjamin “Bennie” Alfred and Cora Mae (McElwee) Lawson. She was united in marriage to Raymond C. Burk of Richmond on July 10, 1962; he survives of the home.
Additional survivors include: son, Paul (Carla) Burk of Hardin; daughter, Janie Loyd of Hardin; two grandchildren, Ethan Burk and Heather (Chris) Toler; six great-grandchildren: Damien Loyd (Rachel Creeden), Dylan Taber, Jacob (Tabitha) Taber, Zavier Toler, Zaelyn Toler, and Zyrika Toler; and three great-great-grandchildren: Alexander Loyd, Braxton Creeden, and Carter Taber.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Travis Loyd, great-granddaughter, Hailey Loyd, brother, Jerry Lawson, and sister, Pearl Allred.
Beverly grew up in Hardin and graduated with the Class of 1962. While she was a proud housewife and homemaker, always putting her family first, she also worked hard outside the home-spending 20 years at Price Candy in Richmond and another 7 years at Carrollton Specialties for Hallmark. Beverly was the heart of her family, the one who kept everyone close and made sure they always had a place to gather. She loved having the house full-whether it was for a holiday, a Sunday meal, or just a visit-believing that as long as her family was together, everything was right in the world.
She had many hobbies, but her favorites were crocheting, embroidering, tending to flowers (with Raymond following her instructions on where each one should go), baking, and reading. But more than anything, Beverly’s greatest joy came from being surrounded by her family. She was happiest when the house was full, the laughter was loud, and everyone she loved was under one roof.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Beverly Burk Memorial Fund. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.
Visitation with funeral services will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Black Oaks Cemetery, Braymer. Please remember to share your memories of Beverly with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.
Source: KMZU, The Farm
