Beverly (Mulford) Palmer

Beverly Palmer, age 67 of Florence, IL passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home. She was born August 25, 1958, in Pittsfield, IL to John and Florine Spann Mulford. Beverly first married Steve Smith and to this union, they welcomed a daughter. She then married Michael Palmer October 3, 1987, at Pittsfield United Methodist Church and he survives.

Beverly was a 1976 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Over the years, she worked at Hardees, Walmart, Capital Records, and finished out her career as a bus driver for Pikeland Unit #10. She loved visiting with family and friends, especially uncle Don Snyder, Sr., Donnie Snyder, George Whitlock, Pam West, Billy Conger, and her favorite hair stylist, Julie Hendricks. Bev enjoyed staying at home watching movies and spending time on the internet with her friends, and making trips to Florida, Tennessee, and Arkansas to see family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her daughter and grandchildren, and she will be dearly missed by all.

Beverly is survived by her husband of 38 years, Michael Palmer; daughter, Morgan (Preston) Phillips of Valley City, IL; grandchildren, Alexis (Cody) Ervin, Maddison (Robert) Brown, and Rhio Phillips; brothers-in-law, John (Pat) Palmer, Terry (Tracy) Palmer, and Gary (Wanda) Palmer; several aunts and uncles also survive; her favorite furry companion, Sophie; and special friends, Chris Conger and Wyvetta Davis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Florine Mulford; and first husband, Steve Smith.

Cremation rites have been accorded, and no services will be held. Memorials are suggested to be made to Gray Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

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