Beverly Jane Raney Smearman, 66, of Rivesville, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on June 19, 1955, a daughter of the late Ralph and Donna Andrews Raney.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Amber Murray and husband Darrell; four grandchildren, Braden, Annaleigh, Caid and Gianna; two brothers, James Raney and his wife Frances, of Marietta, Ohio and Jerry Raney and his wife Lynn, of Leesville, Ohio; her sisters-in-law, Janet Smearman Ball and her husband Sam, of Slidel, La., and Linda Smearman, of Vero Beach, Fla.; her special cousin, Chele Kirk Varner and her husband Rick, of Blacksville; and several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley Smearman; a sister-in-law, Joanne Raney; and brothers-in-law, John Smearman and Donnie Smearman.
Bev started her career working at Williamstown National Bank. After moving to Morgantown, she worked at Huntington Bank for more than 20 years. She then started working for Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and WVU Medicine until she finally retired in 2019.
Above all, Beverly was most proud of her grandchildren. She loved to play babies with her granddaughter, Gianna, and watch her play teacher. Her grandson has said that no one could make bacon like Nonna. She was a cat lover, especially her black cat, Suzie.
Friends may join the family to honor Beverly’s life and legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Westover/Morgantown, from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 and again from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, officiated by Pastor Jason Sheffstall. The funeral service will be live-streamed on the funeral home’s Facebook page. Beverly will be laid to rest with her husband at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.
At Beverly’s request, her casket will remain closed during the visitation.
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