Beverly Ann Kizer, 78, of Hillsboro died May 3, 2024, at her home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Mrs. Kizer grew up on a farm in Summersville, where she developed a love for animals, particularly horses. More than anything, she enjoyed being a wife and mother. She will be remembered by her grandchildren as always eager to play with and support them. She was known for her selflessness and love for her family. Born March 25, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Eathyl (Stark) and Luther Anderson.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years: Victor Kizer Jr.; two daughters: Reathia Kizer of Affton and Tammy (Ray) Oliver of Festus; six grandchildren: Dakota (Mackenzie) Gau of De Soto, Sidney and Reese Buettner of Festus and Ashleigh, Amber and Alexandra Hoefl of Affton; two siblings: James (Nancy) Anderson of Summersville and Rosalie (John) Ballard of Cherryville; three stepchildren: Victoria (Kevin) Whitworth, Cindy Kizer and Victor (Kim) Kizer III; eight step-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six siblings: Robert Anderson, Virgil Anderson, Eudell Anderson, Doris Anderson, Goldie Wallace and Genevieve Ellis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold. A visitation will follow from 1:30-3 p.m., at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home.