Beverley Shackelford
– June 23, 2024
Beverley Shackelford, 88, of Sun City Center, died on June 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by family.
Beverley was born in Kansas City, MO, and grew up in Independence, MO. After graduating high school, she worked at Alcoa Industries in Kansas City, where she met Ronald Shackelford. They married in 1962 and raised three boys.
In 1969, the family moved to Jefferson City, MO, and Beverley held several jobs with the state of Missouri, working for a state representative, the office of professional registration and the board of accountancy, where she served as director.
After retiring in 1992, Beverley moved to Sun City Center and worked as a volunteer for the SCC Emergency Squad for 21 years, first as assistant treasurer then a dispatcher. She ultimately developed the training program for future dispatchers.
After joining the art club, Beverley discovered an untapped talent for art and crafts, which she displayed through jewelry making, ceramics, tile and water color painting.
Beverley also became a fan of Tampa Bay sports teams and had Tampa Bay Lightning season tickets. In 2019 she traveled to Sweden to watch the Lightning play exhibition games there. Post-retirement, Beverley got the chance to travel—making trips to the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain and Italy.
Beverley was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Alta Masoner, and sisters, Marilyn Jones and Linda Dawson. She is survived by husband of 61 years, Ronald; sons, David, Lee and Bob Shackelford; daughter-in-law, Kathy Shackelford; grandson, Ryan Shackelford.
A memorial service for Beverley Shackelford will be held Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 16650 US 301 in Wimauma.
Beverley was born in Kansas City, MO, and grew up in Independence, MO. After graduating high school, she worked at Alcoa Industries in Kansas City, where she met Ronald Shackelford. They married in 1962 and raised three boys.
In 1969, the family moved to Jefferson City, MO, and Beverley held several jobs with the state of Missouri, working for a state representative, the office of professional registration and the board of accountancy, where she served as director.
After retiring in 1992, Beverley moved to Sun City Center and worked as a volunteer for the SCC Emergency Squad for 21 years, first as assistant treasurer then a dispatcher. She ultimately developed the training program for future dispatchers.
After joining the art club, Beverley discovered an untapped talent for art and crafts, which she displayed through jewelry making, ceramics, tile and water color painting.
Beverley also became a fan of Tampa Bay sports teams and had Tampa Bay Lightning season tickets. In 2019 she traveled to Sweden to watch the Lightning play exhibition games there. Post-retirement, Beverley got the chance to travel—making trips to the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain and Italy.
Beverley was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Alta Masoner, and sisters, Marilyn Jones and Linda Dawson. She is survived by husband of 61 years, Ronald; sons, David, Lee and Bob Shackelford; daughter-in-law, Kathy Shackelford; grandson, Ryan Shackelford.
A memorial service for Beverley Shackelford will be held Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 16650 US 301 in Wimauma.