Beverly Lawson Hix

Beverly Hix was born in rural Skidmore, Missouri on July 24, 1939, the only daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Bowman) Lawson. Beverly was raised there on the family farm with an older brother, Lloyd and later two younger brothers, Ed and Chris. She attended the old Lorraine school in Nodaway, County and spoke many times of happy friendships and memories made there. 

On October 8, 1956, Beverly married Jerry M Hix and they made their home in Boonville and Pilot Grove, MO later moving to Overbrook, KS to be near their only child, Shandy. Jerry predeceased Beverly on December 18, 1996.

Beverly was a creative, fun and bright person. Beverly had fondness for nature and all creatures living in it. She was dedicated to feeding wild birds, rabbits and squirrels even braving the worst winter storms to make sure her “critters” had something to eat and drink. 

Beverly was an extraordinarily talented porcelain artist and won many ribbons at the Missouri State Fair. Friends and family have beautiful pieces that she lovingly hand painted. Beverly was creative in other ways too, always keeping a beautiful yard and home. She was happiest doing anything outdoors and was always willing to pitch in and help a friend in need. Later in life her favorite things were spending time with her daughter and family, working in her yard tending to her flower gardens and taking long walks.

Beverly will live on in the memories of her daughter Shandy (Hix) Vollrath and son-in-law Kevin Vollrath of Lawrence, KS. She is also survived by granddaughters, Catherine Vollrath and Caroline Vollrath of Seattle, WA, a brother Chris Lawson of Centralia, MO, longtime friend Craig Gillard of Overbrook KS and many loved ones and friends.

Predeceasing Beverly were her husband of 40 years, Jerry M Hix, her parents, Elmer and Alberta (Bowman) Lawson and brothers Lloyd Lawson and Ed Lawson. 

Friends are invited to say a final goodbye to Beverly at Page-Dady Funeral Home in Pilot Grove, Missouri on Monday, July 15. Visitation will start at 1:00 pm to be followed by a short service at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, because Beverly loved animals so much, a donation to the Lawrence Humane Society, Lawrence, KS in her honor is appreciated.