Beverly Ann Herbert, 91, of Festus died Oct. 14, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Herbert attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, where she met her husband. She was a long-time kindergarten teacher for Herculaneum, De Soto and Festus School Districts. She loved to travel, was an avid Bridge and Mahjong player and spent many hours in gymnasiums supporting her family during their sporting events. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist church and passed her values to her children to treat others with kindness and compassion. Born July 23, 1934, in Onawa, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Gunnar and Helen (Clemmensen) Olson.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years: Rolla “Duke” Herbert.
She is survived by three daughters: Toni Clippard of Herculaneum, Nancy (Mickey) Neal of Festus and Kathy (Chris Schell) Russell of Herculaneum; a son: C.J. (Daneen) Herbert of Wildwood; eight grandchildren: J.B. (Anna) Neal, Brianne (Nic) Leitterman, Wade (Max) Backy, Olivia (JT) Lovelace, Dane (Maddie) Russell, Sam Clippard, Gunnar Herbert and Annika Herbert; nine great-grandchildren: Kylie, Nora and Carson Leitterman, Brooks and Molly Neal, Kaden and Bradley Clippard, Luka and Ava Lovelace; two sisters-in-law: Sharon Olson and Patty Herbert; three nephews: Brad (Tracy) Herbert, Bret (Vicki) Herbert and Scott (Gina Slovacek) Olson; and a niece: Angie Jerome.
She also was preceded in death by a brother: Barry Olson.
A memorial gathering is scheduled from 11 a.m. until services at noon Friday, Oct. 24, at First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., in Festus. There will be a lunch provided by the church following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.