A Celebration of Strength and Grace: 1951–2024
Beverly Jane Pharr, 73, a resident of Gentry, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born December 21, 1951 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the daughter of Harley and Florean Pennel.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jackie Abshier; and her parents.
Beverly leaves behind a legacy of authentic love, resilience, and unshakable faith. She was a loving wife, mother to five, grandmother to ten, and an inspiration to all who knew her. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, Beverly taught elementary school at Gentry Schools until she retired in 1998. In her free time, Beverly enjoyed singing, gardening, joking around, and spendng time with loved ones.
Beverly leaves behind her husband of 42 years, Michael Pharr; children, Julie Abshier, Derek Abshier and wife Julie Lynn, Tamara Casey and husband Brett, Asa Pharr and wife Lauren, and Micah Pharr; grandchildren, Susannah Abshier, Candace Abshier, Chloe Abshier, Jack Abshier, Jacqueline Casey, Beau Casey, Ryan Casey, Janssen Casey, Alfie Pharr, and Owen Pharr; sister, Barbara Hunter and husband Jim; and many cousins, nieces, a nephew, and a multitude of friends and admirers.
Her family asks that her life be honored not with mourning but by carrying on her legacy of courage, authenticity and compassion.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 2, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.