Beverly Ann ‘Bev’ Egnew

Beverly Ann ‘Bev’ Egnew, 87, of Linton passed from this life to Heaven on Friday, March 22, 2024 with family by her side. She was born alongside her best friend and twin sister on July 18, 1936 in Terre Haute to Ernest H. and Laura Josie (Graves) Leach. Beverly married the love of her life, her husband of nearly 70 years, Harry L. Egnew, on December 31, 1954 upon his return from a two-year deployment in Korea. For the past 59 years, Harry and Bev have happily resided at Egnew Farms on Lone Tree Road.

Beverly was a member of the Lincoln Christian Church, loving wife, mother and Granny. Bev worked at Walmart and Roots Dept. store as a clerk. She enjoyed attending her grandkids’ ball games and school events, collecting decorative pigs, baking and cooking as well as spending time with her family. Granny proudly talked to anyone about her kids and grandkids. Bev and Harry enjoyed traveling to Branson and spending time at the Grand Ole Opry. She also spent many weekends traveling or watching her favorite NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Granny had a gift for providing a feast for Sunday dinner and holiday gatherings.

Family left to cherish the memories of Beverly include her husband, Harry; sons, Tarry (Teresa) Egnew of Switz City, Tom Egnew and Tim (Juanita) Egnew as well as daughter, Barbara Susan Egnew-Sparks, all of Linton; sister-in-law, Marie Swalls of Lewis; the joys of her life, her 10 grandchildren, Travis (Heather) Egnew, Tera (Alex) Knepp, Tracee (Nick) Dixon, Trista (Beau) Baker, Shane (Sara) Egnew, Candyce Spearman, Bart (Amy) Sparks, Broc (Sara) Sparks, Bret (Julia) Sparks and Briar (Ali) Sparks; 27 great-grandkids, Emilee, Elyas Egnew, Braylee, Brynna, Brielle, Bria, Beilyn, BellaMei Knepp, Hadlee, Kooper, Mattinglee Dixon, Brayden, Merritt Baker, Miles Karr, Shaneisa (Logan) Beck, Ashton, Jaidyn, Tanay Egnew, Onyx Spearman, Jalen Boyll, Delaney, Coen, Calvin, Emmett, Liam, Harrison and baby girl Sparks; two great-great-grandkids, Emory and Maylee as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and her dog, Missy.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Barbara Leach; sisters, Kathryn Rogers and Mildred Leach; brothers, Hubert, Joe and Vern Leach as well as her beloved dog, Boo.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton with Cliff Gano and Alex Knepp officiating. Beverly will be laid to rest in Prairie Chapel Cemetery in Lyons.

Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024 and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the nonprofit Kids Make Life Better Inc., 4807 W Base Road, Switz City, IN 47465. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.