Beverly Wininger (Hayes) Buck

Beverly Wininger (Hayes) Buck, 77, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at Deaconess Hospital.

She was born December 13, 1930, in Muncie, Ind., to the late Clara (Abel) and Henry Hayes. Beverly was a 1948 graduate of Bosse High School and attended Lockyear Business College. She retired from Sears where she had worked as a secretary. Beverly was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and volunteering her time at United Caring Shelters with her husband, Pierce. Beverly also loved being with her grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Pierce Buck of Evansville; son, John Buck of Evansville; daughter, Mary Kramer and her husband, Ed, of Evansville; sister, Heleena Jones and her husband, Dallas, of Leesburg, Fla.; grandchildren, Rebecca, Elizabeth, John and Mark; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Henry, and sisters, Geebe, Direthia and Janet.

Funeral services are planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, with Rev. Joseph Fraccaro officiating. Burial will be held in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. today, February 8, 2008, at Browning Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to United Caring Shelters, 324 NW 6th St., Evansville, IN 47708.

February 8, 2008

So sorry to hear about Beverly, my prayers are with her family. Beverly worked with my mother Nora years ago. I would see Beverly every week at Klein's Beauty Shop and talk with her all the time. Also enjoyed her visits at the house on Polster Drive. Sincerely, Gayle Crowe ( Seavers) (Bluffton, SC)

February 8, 2008

Dear Uncle Pierce, John, MaryAnn & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, I will miss Aunt Bev and will cherish the memories that I have of her. Her smile and laugh that was like a hug (even after you got one) that no one can duplicate, some memories of her and your aunt Heleena giggling like two school girls over some private joke. She always sent cards and love and let you know she cared. Aunt Bev and my son in law Michael shared the same birthday and they called each other on their special day or sent cards. They had never met but from that first call that aunt Bev made to him he knew that she was a special lady and like the rest of us he loves her too. She was just the kind of person that could literally reach out and touch someone and I think she did that to all of us. My love and prayers are with you all always. Jacki Jones (Mosinee, WI)

February 9, 2008

Pierce, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bev will be greatly missed by all of us that attend the Vogel Breakfasts. She was such a joy to be around. John & Joann Frank (New Salisbury, IN)

February 10, 2008

Pierce, So sorry for your loss. I met Beverly when I took care of her sister Direthia at the nursing home in Loogootee. She was such a wonderful and caring person. I am married to Direthia's grandson Eric. I will miss not receiving a Christmas card from her every year! Take care and God Bless! Jamie Abel (Loogootee, IN)

February 10, 2008

                In times of grief, it's sweet memories of love and kindness that comfort us. Aunt Bev left us all a lot of sweet memories.
                If the weather was bad, she would call to make sure you were all right. On birthdays, holidays or if you were sick she would call, send a card or gift, and often would do all three.
                Sometimes she would just call because she was thinking of you and wanted to make sure you were OK. The calls were always brief, but long enough to let you know that she cared.
                We all cared about her too and we'll miss her!

Nancy Jones (Leesburg, FL)