Beverly C. Saxton of the Eymer Road passed away on Sunday September 13, 2009 at home. She was born on February 17, 1937 in Cleveland Ohio to Joseph and Carrie (Stiles) Decker.
Beverly was an owner of the former Dough Box in Wellsville and was a secretary at Alfred University for Many years. Most recently she worked for the Salvation Army Store, a job which she enjoyed, in Scio. Beverly loved to dance as well as play and sing country music, entertaining residents of nursing homes. She was a member of the Allentown United Methodist Church and will be remembered for sense humor and her trusting nature.
Survivors include: her mother Carrie; a son John (Janie) Saxton of Scio; a daughter Tracey (Richard) Elias of Scio; 8 grandchildren, Mychal W. and Heather, Houston C. and Katie, Skylor M., Cheyenne E., Hallie W., Christopher H., Timothy T. and Samantha J.; 2 great grandchildren, John and Elisa; a brother Joseph (Patricia) Decker of Belmont; several nieces and nephews; a special friend Ray Wetherby.
She was predeceased by her father and a brother, David Decker and a sister Audrey Freeland.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday September 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the J.W.Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont. Her funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 2 pm in the Funeral Home with Rev. Diane Cox presiding. Burial will take place in Scio and memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.