Beverly 'Bev' Denise (White) Williams

Beverly ‘Bev’ Denise (White) Williams, 56, of Fort Gibson, was born June 10, 1966, in Muskogee to David and Eunice (Eden) White and peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Tulsa with her loving family by her side. She received her education in Tahlequah and Fort Gibson Schools. She furthered her education receiving her Practical Nursing Certification in 1985 from Indian Capital Vo-Tech in Tahlequah, then an associate degree in nursing in 1995 from Bacone College. Bev enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working in her vegetable and flower gardens, taking her daily walks, cooking and experimenting with new recipes. She also enjoyed visiting and learning about places with historical values, and she loved her church. Bev loved her family unconditionally and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eunice Duron; step-father, Jessie Duron; and husband, Clifford Williams. Beverly is lovingly survived by her son, Jeremy Short and wife, Carrie of Tulsa; father, David White and wife, Joyce of Fort Gibson; daughter, Andrea Thompson of Fort Gibson; grandson, Luke Thompson of Fort Gibson; granddaughter, Diana Short of Tulsa; sisters, Brenda White Smith of Fort Gibson and Lana White Medlock of Tahlequah; brother, Brad White and wife, Gina of Fort Gibson; step-sisters, Amy Combs and husband, Stoney of Fort Gibson and Tonya Harshman and husband, Eric of Fort Gibson; a host of beloved nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson with the family receiving friends from 5PM-7PM. A celebration of Beverly’s life will be 2:30PM Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Southside Baptist Church in Tahlequah with Pastor Joe Funburg officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Holland Cemetery with Harley Combs, Brent Smith, Erik Holuby, Jimmy Eastham, Bobby Eastham and Justin White serving as casket bearers. Harold Ballard, Larry Dotson, Ronnie Holuby and Stoney Combs will serve as honorary casket bearers. The family of Beverly ‘Bev’ Denise (White) Williams has entrusted her care, services and burial to Cliff & Carmen Garrett and Staff of Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Gibson. (918) 478-2555. You may share online condolences with the Williams family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Beverly 'Bev' Denise (White) Williams

June 10, 1966 - March 29, 2023