Beverly June (Stull) Parr, 82, of New Franklin, passed away April 17, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Beverly was born November 10, 1943, in Warsaw, Missouri, to Roy and Dimple Relaford Stull. She married William “Bill” Parr on May 21, 1961. To this union were born two children, Deborah June and William Steven Parr.
Professionally, Beverly was employed by the New Franklin School District beginning in 1964 as a secretary. She retired in 2024 after 60 years of service, having served as Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools, District Bookkeeper and Board of Education Secretary.
Beverly was a member of First Baptist Church in New Franklin. She was also a member of Rebekah Lodge Athens #383 and Odd Fellows Far West #4 Lodge, holding several offices in both organizations. She served as a leader in New Franklin Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Beverly enjoyed flower gardening and canning vegetables from her garden. She also had an extensive collection of angel and eagle figurines, as well as salt and pepper shakers.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Parr Laupp (Darren) and Steven Parr (Alicia); grandchildren, Michael Wayne Laupp (Mari-Jean Louise), Rebekah Nicole Laupp (Hunter Wichmann), and William Charles Parr (Hope Kirkpatrick); step-grandchildren, Staton Michael Zaner, Emily Marie Threlkeld (Dakota) and Christian James Zaner; great-grandchildren, Clark Hubert Laupp and Felicity Jean Laupp; a sister, Wilma Keightley (George); along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Parr on February 2, 2024; her brothers, Roy, Ray, Charlie, J.W. and Murl Stull; and her sisters, Ruby McKackin, Christine Howard and Mildred Shull.
Funeral services honoring Beverly’s life were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Markland-Yager Funeral Home in New Franklin with Rev. Chris McGowan officiating. Visitation was held Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Following the funeral, Beverly was laid to rest at Shiloh Cemetery near Warsaw.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the DCI Foundation Division, Boonville Clinic, in honor of Beverly.
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Markland-Yager Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parr family.
