Beverly Eldridge

Beverly L. (Barnhill) Eldridge, age 80, went to her Heavenly home on June 10, 2014 to be with her Lord and her awaiting and loving husband, Howard (Howie) Eldridge. Beverly was born on March 10, 1934 in Dallas, Texas. Her family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1945. In 1951, she graduated from the first senior class of W.B. Ray High School. She obtained her degree in Court Reporting from Del Mar College. She met the love of her life, Howie, while working as a Public Stenographer. While living in Corpus Christi, she served as the court reporter for the Honorable Judge Noah Kennedy in the 148th District Court. She and Howie became accomplished ballroom dancers and were active members of Conquistadors, the Dave Hoskins Dance Studio and the Petroleum Club of Corpus Christi. Beverly was also a member of the Geological Wives Society and Beta Sigma Phi. Beverly and Howie retired in 1977 and moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas. There they enjoyed a life of gardening and Beverly enjoyed canning fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2005, Beverly moved to Houston to be closer to her family. She continued to enjoy her independence while living at Copperfield Estates and had many friends there. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, O.B. (Barney) and LaVelle Barnhill, her husband Howard Eldridge, and both of her sisters, Shirley McGregor (a twin) and Frankie Henry. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Purdy and husband Steve, her son Barney Eldridge and wife Kelly, and her daughter Sheri Hunter and husband Scott. She also leaves behind 6 cherished grandchildren, one step-grandson and two great grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Friday, June 13, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hot Springs Funeral Home, 1017 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Crestview Memorial Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. An additional memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Copperfield Estates, 16820 West Road, Houston, Texas 77095. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the fine staff of doctors and nurses at Vitas Hospice who kept Beverly very comfortable during her brief stay.

Beverly Eldridge

March 10, 1934 - June 10, 2014