Beverly Gean (Byrd) Widener

Beverly Gean Widener unexpectedly passed away Friday afternoon December 18, 2020 in Ft. Myers, Florida, surrounded by her family. Beverly was born May 14, 1944 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, a daughter of Otto Delbert and Ethel Nora (Hughbert) Byrd.

Beverly married the love of her life, Charles W. Widener, on January 20, 1962. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Grandma—her family meant everything to her. She will be deeply missed by all. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for many years before moving to the warm weather of Cape Coral, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles W. Widener; a brother, Thurman "T-Byrd" Byrd; and a sister, Katie McDaniels.

Beverly is survived by two sons, Cary (Nancy) Widener of Cape Coral, Florida, and Brian (Lori) Widener of Richland, Michigan; four grandchildren, Justin, Nate, Jessie, and Allie; as well as several nephews and cousins. A private visitation will be held at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI.

Beverly will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery in Comstock, MI.

Please visit Beverly's personalized online guestbook at https://www.langelands.com