Beverly J. Sweeney, 81, of Normal, passed away on Wednesday, September 05, 2018 at the McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Beck Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly was born on February 2, 1937 in Bloomington. She is the daughter of Roy and Gladys Pilant Blanchard. She married E.J. Sweeney on May 14, 1955 in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1998.

Beverly is survived by her children, Joe Sweeney, Ron Sweeney and Peg Sweeney Wiechmann all of Bloomington. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Natasha, Ronald, Chad, Matthew, Logan and Delaney, several great grandchildren and her sister, Joyce Blanchard, Bloomington. She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

She worked at GE, Beich Candy Company and Bloomington Credit Bureau. Beverly was very passionate about her family and friends and will be deeply missed.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at McLean County Nursing Home who took great care of her and the special friends she made during her stay.