Connie Jean (Metz) Beavers

Connie Jean Beavers, daughter of the late Harold Metz and Alice McCord, was born on April 9, 1948 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska; and departed this life on December 28, 2013 in the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, following a long illness. She was 65 years, 8 months, and 19 days of age. Connie grew up and attended school in Nebraska and California. She enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, going to lakes, rivers, and she especially loved beaches. She was a talented artist, creating marvelous drawings; and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, especially teaching them how to cook.

She is survived by two sons: Jason Ferrell of Austin, Texas, and Chaney Beavers of Mtn. Grove, Missouri; four daughters: Cami Detty-Norman of Nebraska, Niki Hampton of Ash Grove, Missouri, Amber Reeves of Leedey, Oklahoma, and Ashley Beavers of Mtn. Grove, Missouri; one brother: Eddie Metz, of Gering, Nebraska; thirteen grandchildren; and other relatives and friends who will dearly miss her.