Beverly A. Quantrell

Beverly Ann Quantrell — a loving mother, grandmother and friend — of Charlotte, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at her home. Beverly, age 82, was born August 20, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of Lester and Gwendolyn (McKissic) Wagoner. Beverly worked extremely hard to support her children. She worked for the Charlotte Public Schools as a bus driver for 34 years, retiring in 2003. She spent 20 years as the wrestling team’s bus driver, being a “mom” to all of her wrestling boys. Beverly cherished the many years driving bus and being a good friend to the many students that she crossed paths with. She will be remembered for being the driver of the “Apple Bus.” Each day, Beverly would make sure that every child was loaded onto the correct bus and that none were left behind. She devoted her time to serving others; each year Beverly worked at the Eaton County 4-H fair and also volunteered at all sporting events as a ticket seller. When Beverly was not working, she enjoyed watching the Wheel of Fortune, soap operas, collecting stuff (especially snowmen) and also her cats, which were her children.
Beverly is survived by her children, Debra (Jerry Messing) Davis, James (Carol) Quantrell, Jack Quantrell, Katie (Andrew) Clarke; grandchildren, Melissa Davis, Nick (Karen) Davis, Justin (Amy) Quantrell, Jason Quantrell, Randy Quantrell, Josh (Kristine) Marple, Nicole Wellman, Alyssa Clarke and Meghan Clarke; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents.
Friends are encouraged to support Beverly’s family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 3 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Duane Royston officiating.  Visitation will be held just prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Eaton County Humane Society. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Beverly on her tribute page at www.PrayFuneral.com.  The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.