Lenore Beadles

Lenore Beadles, 91, Ellery, IL passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Oakview Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born September 21, 1930, to Carmen and Pearl (Stennett) Cullison in Albion, IL.  Lenore married Rudy Beadles, the love of her life, on March 15,1947 at the Ellery Christian Church.

She was a lifelong member of the Samaria Baptist Church. Lenore was a truck driver, farm wife and for 28 years was also a school bus driver for the Edwards County school district. She was always smiling, that beautiful smile which will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmen, and Pearl Cullison; husband, Rudy Beadles; son, Russell Beadles; brother, Dale Cullison; sister, Faye Dever.

Lenore is survived by her children, Steve (Debbie) Beadles, Brad (Sylvia) Beadles; daughter-in-law, Kathy Beadles; grandchildren, Thad (Crystal) Beadles, Josh (Bethany) Beadles, Joe (Kari) Beadles, Toby (Carol) Beadles, Shelby Smith, Javonna (Drew) Bunting; sixteen Great-grandchildren; and six Great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Samaria Baptist Church Cemetery, Albion, IL. Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery, there will be no visitation.

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.