Beverly Mae Lanning, age 81, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Newburgh, New York on March 10, 1941, the daughter of Helen (Knox) and Enoch Lewis.

Beverly was preceded in death by her father: Enoch Lewis; mother and step-father: Helen and Norman Ferguson; siblings: Jean Loubengeiger; Dorothy Ferguson and Don Ferguson.

She is survived by her husband, Earl R. Lanning, whom she married February 21, 1961 in Ripley, New York. Also surviving are her children: Robin A. (Richard) Nichols of Columbus, OH; James R. (Uli) Lanning of Germany; Earl R. McKenzie of Superior, WI; Loretta J. (Lansil) Davis of Woodstock, GA; and Cindy S. (Curtis) Krol of Bay Village, OH; brothers: James Enoch Lewis and Bill Ferguson, both of New York; 18 grandchildren: Kevin (Katelyn) Nichols, Jessica, Rebecca, Christopher, Amy, Earl, Jarrod and Kristia Lanning; Beau and Max McKenzie; Amber Davis; Stephanie (Thomas) McRoberts; Heather Cooper; Sean (Sabrina) Davis; Jade, Paige, Grace and Zachary Krol; 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Beverly retired from St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI where she worked in Environmental Services. Upon moving to the Xenia area she worked at Wal Mart.  She was an active member of the Xenia Church of Christ. She had also been a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Being a military wife, she enjoyed being able to travel the world with her husband. She continued to travel with the folks at the Xenia Adult Recreation Club after settling in Xenia.

Services will be held 11 AM Tuesday at the Xenia Church of Christ, 444 Country Club Dr., Xenia with Pastor Chuck Forsythe officiating. Interment to follow in Valley View. Visitation will be held 3-5 PM Monday at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Beverly's memory.