Bernice Willa Beshears daughter of the late Clint and Edith (McGuire) Wilson was born on August 19, 1919 near Anderson, Missouri. She departed this life on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Seneca House Care Center in Seneca, Missouri at the age of eighty-seven years.

Bernice was a lifelong resident of Anderson, Missouri. In 1937 in Pineville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Harvey Allen Beshears and to this union one daughter and two sons were born. Bernice was a hardworking and devoted homemaker to her husband and family. She also ran a successful upholstery business out of her home which specialized in auto and furniture upholstering. Bernice's beautiful work can be found in the Harbor Village and many other places in the surrounding community. In addition to sewing, Bernice enjoyed cooking and being with good friends. She was of the Baptist faith. Bernice's life and the love that she shared will be remembered forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey Allen Beshears on March 30, 1993; a grandson, Dale Beshears; two sisters, Nellie Wilson and Leta Bennett; and two brothers, Ralph and Pete Wilson;

Bernice is survived by a daughter, Patsy Moore of Anderson, Missouri; two sons, Jack Beshears and wife, Georgia, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Ronald Beshears and wife, Judy, of Jane, Missouri; six grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a brother, Dallas Wilson of Anderson, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Facts
Born: August 19, 1919
Place of Birth: Anderson, Missouri
Death: February 7, 2007
Place of Death: Seneca, Missouri
Occupation: Homemaker

Survivors
Patsy Moore, Daughter
Jack Beshears, Son
Ronald Beshears, Son
Dallas Wilson, Brother