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BEVERLY D. Age 58, ascended to her Lord and Savior at University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday, May 20, 2012, as the result of an aneurysm. She was born April 11, 1954, in Taylorville, Illinois. On September 16, 1972, she married Steve Folkes and they had four children together. As a military wife, she lived in many different places before settling in Hope Hull, Alabama. Beverly was devoted to her two dogs, Minnie P and Mimi. She was a member of the Methodist church and a lifelong giver to society and those in need. Her passion to help others led her to seize every opportunity to assist anyone in need. Survivors include her husband, Steve Folkes; their children, Melissa and her husband Geno Santistevan of Los Lunas, NM, Karen and her husband Chris Scales, of Los Lunas, NM, Erin and her husband Quinton Cook, of Rising Star TX, and Jennifer of Los Lunas, NM and her husband, Daniel Pierce. She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Christopher Scales, Josua Santistevan, Megan Pierce, Kilsin Scales, and Brayden Cook; as well as her mother, Norma Brookshire; her sisters, Loretta Law, Carol Dees, and Charlene Ray; her loving in-laws: Jeanne Moan, Bob and Carolyn Folkes, Jim and Tammy Brock, Tom and Arlene Folkes, and Cheryl Berry. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 27, at the United Methodist Church in Peralta, New Mexico. Relatives and friends are welcome at the service. Bev's desire was to ensure that life's basic needs were met, so in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome and should be directed to any food bank in your area.
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