Corrected Obituary for Beverly Ann (Sears) Snavely

Beverly Ann (Sears) Snavely, 65, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, KS.

Beverly was born on August 8, 1960, in Austin, TX, the oldest daughter of Dwight and Rose Marie (Tompkins) Sears. She graduated from Smith Center High School in 1978 and from Mid America Nazarene University in 1982 with a major in Art. Beverly later attended beauty college in Kansas City, Missouri, where she earned her degree and beautician license. She also served as a substitute teacher in the Ellis County area, including WaKeeney, Plainville, and Victoria, KS.

On April 23, 1994, she married Clinton E. Snavely, and they shared over 31 years of marriage and a daughter, Autumn.

Beverly enjoyed reading more than anything and was rarely found without a book nearby. She was also a talented artist who loved to paint. She fought cancer for more than three years; after a period of remission, the cancer returned and spread rapidly.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Marie, and her sister, Barbara Kuhlmann.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Clinton E. Snavely of Smith Center; father, Dwight Sears of Smith Center; sister, Colleen Bennett of Phillipsburg; daughter, Autumn; nephews Tony Wayne Kuhlmann and Justin Ray Kuhlmann (sons of her sister, the late Barbara Kuhlmann); and numerous other relatives. She was known for her kindness, willingness to help others, and her warm smile. She is now at peace with the Lord.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Rev. Gary Simon officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and again on Wednesday, December 10th, from 8:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. Memorials may be given to the Beverly Ann Snavely Memorial Fund in care of the funeral chapel.

Correction Note:

The original obituary notice unintentionally omitted Beverly’s nephews, Tony Wayne Kuhlmann and Justin Ray Kuhlmann, the sons of her late sister, Barbara Kuhlmann. This corrected version ensures her family is represented fully and accurately.

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