Beverly A. Kreighbaum

Beverly A. Gilley Kreighbaum, 54, of Plymouth, died, after a long, courageous and strong willed fight against cancer, at 6:05 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2003, in Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend. Born in Plymouth on August 4, 1949, the daughter of Leonard “Al” and Marge C. Wickey Gilley, Bev was one of their six children.

A graduate of Plymouth High School with the class of 1967, Bev became a hardworking, industrious secretary who was quick to bring a smile to the faces of those who were lucky enough to come in contact with her.

A cat lover, she enjoyed the out of doors.

A devoted member of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, she will be remembered for her heart, compassion and love for others that made her the cornerstone of a family that includes her parents, Al and Marge and her two sons, Christopher M., 23 and Jason M., 25 all of Plymouth.

Also surviving are her three brothers: Leonard “Butch” Gilley, Plymouth; Lt. Cdr. Jerry A. and his wife, Emma Gilley, Jacksonville, Fla.; and Rick and Julie Gilley of Plymouth.

Two sisters survive as well. They are Kaye Winquist, Payson, Ariz.; and Vickie “Sue” Blair, Plymouth.

Friends will be welcomed to pay their last respects to this wonderful lady from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. A Rosary will be said at 8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2003, at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 615 N. Center St., Plymouth. Father William Kummer, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Memorial gifts in Beverly’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 655, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.