Beverly Ann Tomlinson, age 83, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Somerset Senior Living at Mount Vista.

The oldest of eight children was born in Burlington, Vermont on August 11, 1937 to the late Elmer and Pauline (Burgey) Pilger.  She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where she was active in the Women's Bible Study Group until her health no longer permitted.

Beverly was known for her witty sense of humor and the pies she baked. She also loved Christmas and making Christmas candy.  She enjoyed gardening and canning.

Beverly was a very strong woman, who loved her family, especially her granddaughters and great grandchildren, they were her pride and joy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Tomlinson; a grandson, Matthew Blake Keeter and sister, Susan Dunn.

Beverly is survived by her children, Roxie Markezich and husband Paul of Troy, Illinois, Arlettea Tomlinson of Harrison and Rodney Turner and wife Ilona of Carroll, Iowa; her siblings, Robert, Marilyn, Edward, George, Jolie and Diane; four granddaughters; seven great grandchildren plus one on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends who loved her and will miss her.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements by Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.