Obituary of Beverly B. Jeffery

Beverly B. Jeffery, age 86, of Ransomville died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Beverly was born April 8, 1937, in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Jean A. (Newing) Bills. They moved to Ransomville, and she has been a resident for over 80 years. Beverly was a 1954 graduate of Wilson High School, and she married Frank T. Jeffery in 1956. She was primarily employed by McLaughlin and Slate Accountants in Lockport as an Administrative Assistant for many years. Over her time in Ransomville she had many career highlights including being Dr. Piazza’s personal secretary, Bookkeeper for Frank’s construction company, & Longaberger Basket Consultant, Beverly’s expertise was often called upon to assist various local businesses with their accounting software. Beverly was an active member of the Ransomville United Methodist Church for over 65 years and served as its’ Treasurer for 40 years. She was also elected and served as the first female Councilperson of the Porter Town Board. Beverly loved to read and was a great supporter of the Ransomville Library. She enjoyed Traveling with friends and family. She is survived by a daughter, Lori (David) Taylor and a son, Peter T. (Laura) Jeffery; her sisters, Gail (Elmer) Holstrom and Jacquline (Scott) Fetterhoff; her brother, Paul (late Brenda) Bills. She was predeceased by a daughter Janet (Michael) Fedak and a brother, Charles (Nancy) Bills. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Zeva (Wren) Andrignis, Anthony (Stephanie) Reed, Andrew (Jessica) Jeffery, and Katelyn Jeffery; and seven great grandchildren. Beverly enjoyed her many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Saturday, March 23, from 1 to 3 pm. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131, or to Ransomville Free Library, P.O. Box 280, Ransomville, NY 14131. .