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BEVERLY APPLETON Obituary

APPLETON, BEVERLY (JOANN) GUSTAFSON - age 77, left her family and friends to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She possessed a kind and gentle spirit, always wanted to help others, and was loved by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Esther Gustafson; husband, Chester (Sonny) Appleton; daughters, Cynthia Whitney and Debra Rolen; sister, Roberta Nichols; and brother, Richard Gustafson. Beverly is survived by brother, Alan (Joan) Gustafson; children, Susan (George) Hannah, Bruce (Marilee) Alger, Julie (Mark) Horlings, Jan (Randy) Booth, Brian (Rachel) Alger, Mike (Bettie) Alger, Kathleen (Brian) Baker, and Billie Jo (Tim) Appleton; sons-in-law, James Rolen and Wesley Whitney; 32 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; special niece, Cher (Bill) Clark; sisters-in-law, Doris Hamilton and Marilyn Appleton; brother-in-law, Dan (Ann) Appleton; and a multitude of additional family and friends. Beverly (Joann) grew up in Jamestown, New York, and spent several years in Toledo, Ohio, before moving to the Knoxville, Tennessee, area. She had worked most recently as a pharmacy tech before retiring in 2000. She attended church at Beech Grove Baptist Church in Louisville, TN, and loved the Lord. She was very creative and enjoyed working on a wide variety of crafts from crocheting to scrapbooking and shared what she made with family and friends, blessing all with her talents. A celebration of Beverly's life will be held at Beech Grove Baptist Church, 1519 Topside Road, Louisville, TN 37777, on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Kenny Armstrong officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beech Grove Baptist Church at the address listed above and designated for "Missions". Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com

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Published by The Aiken Standard on May 2, 2014.

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wes whitney

May 4, 2014

may this candle burn bright

Wes Whitney

May 4, 2014

Mom Im glad your not suffering. Now your up in Heaven with Dad and Cindy and Debbie.

Benitta Lawrence

May 3, 2014

Susan, I hold you in my prayers and am here anytime you need me. I know your mom is in a better place but she will be missed...Praying for you.

Rhonda Maupin

May 3, 2014

Susan, George, Ron and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.

May 3, 2014

Susan and George,

My deepest sympanthy to you and your family. Your mother was such a sweet lady. Susan Hoof

Raymond Wyman

May 2, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy for your family in this time of great sorrow. She will be sadly missed, but happily remembered.

Christina Wyman

May 2, 2014

I've known you my whole life and you fill a special spot in my heart. You will sadly missed, but I am a better person for having known you...love you bunches

billie appleton

May 2, 2014

I love you mommy

Ray Blakemore

May 2, 2014

RIP GRANDMA I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU AND GRANDPA ALOT

Teressa Gregory

May 2, 2014

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Sending you and your family wishes of peach and many happy memories.

Lisa Goodwill

May 2, 2014

Aunt joann. I will miss you so much you and uncle sonny are together again now and just maybe he finally had that baby elephant you were the best aunt and uncle anyone could have rest in peace. Love Lisa (APPLETON) GOODWILL

David & Paula Haun

May 2, 2014

Susan & Family,
We are so sorry to learn about your sweet mother. Be at peace my sister, as your mother has gone HOME to be with JESUS. We love you and George and you are all in our prayers.
David & Paula Haun

May 2, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Chris/Carolyn Stormer

May 2, 2014

Susan, sorry for your loss but know that your Mom is being taken care of still today. May your tomorrows be blessed with fond memories of yesterdays.

Jan Booth

May 2, 2014

Mom, I miss You so much already! I just can't believe that You are gone. It happened to quick and was so unexpected. I am sure that You are with God and that You are no longer in pain & I am Thankful for that. I just don't know what I am going to do. I Love You Sooooooo Much! And so does Randy & Bentley. I am looking forward to seeing You again in Heaven! You are the best!!!!!!!!!

Dorothy Rushing

May 2, 2014

My sincere condolences goes out to the appleton family she will be greatly missed and never forgotten with love. mrs,dorothy dauer rushing

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