A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta, with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Preceding the Mass is a Rosary Service at 9:00 a.m. and a visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., all to be held at the church.
Burial will be in the McLean Cemetery immediately following Mass.
Beverly A. Bode, born on April 26, 1949, in Lincoln, was the youngest daughter of Everett and Marjorie Pfeiffer Bode. She is survived by her loving husband, EJ Spaulding, who she was united in marriage to on April 15, 1972.
Also surviving are her sons Brian (Lisa) Spaulding and Kris (Sue) Spaulding; nine grandchildren: Ally (Mike) Gerdes, Logan Spaulding, Brady Spaulding, Noah Spaulding, Mary (AJ) Spaulding-Gatrell, Austin Spaulding, Katie Spaulding, Jake Sommer, and Ryan Judd; and one great-grandchild: Beckett Gerdes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bob Bode, and sister Bonnie Bode.
Bev graduated from McLean-Waynesville High School in 1967. She retired from State Farm Insurance where she worked as a secretary. Affectionately called “Cookie Grandma” by her grandchildren, her hobbies included baking her family’s favorite desserts and tending to her many flower gardens.
In lieu of flowers, Bev asks that you consider planting a tree or flower or making a memorial donation to Compassus Hospice.
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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To the family please accept my sincerest condolences. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I have so many wonderful memories with the Spaulding Family.
Saying goodbye to Bev is a very hard thing to do. She was a fun and friendly mom and I enjoyed talking with her during family functions and parties. I will always treasure our summer of gardening together too. She was a special lady and will be missed! Love all of you Spaulding’s and know I am praying for you during this difficult time.
Love, Jen
I have known Beverly for 60 plus years and considered her a very good friend. I spent many many days at her house growing up because her brother Bob and I were good friends. I also had the pleasure of working for her dad at his body shop where he taught me a lot.
EJ, you’re a lucky guy to have had her as your wife. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
You and Beverly are some of the nicest people I have ever met and I will miss her.
You will see her again as the has promised.
Take care of yourself EJ .
I am so sorry for your loss.