Beverly L Fender

Beverly Lou Fender, age 84, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, October 13, 2023. She was born July 13, 1939 in Hillsboro, daughter of the late Rodney N. Carey and Betty Mae Carey.

On May 12, 1956 she married Ronald E. Fender, who passed away November 5, 1987. The couple lived in Xenia, Ohio for almost 30 years. Beverly worked as manager of the Yum Yum Tree candy store in Xenia while being a mother to three children.

Beverly held a passion for nature and made her Highland Co. home into a nature sanctuary for her family. Her farm was a favorite location for family gatherings and camping. She loved animals, especially dogs and birds. Beverly kept several bird feeders stocked with food all winter and filled hummingbird feeders twice a day during the summer.

She was also an outstanding artist and enjoyed traveling with longtime companion Marlin Hilliard before his death in 2015.

Surviving are her three children; Michael Fender of Panama City Beach, Linda (David) George of Xenia, and Jeff (Barb) Fender of Hillsboro. She had eight grandchildren, Maddie Fender of St. Petersburg, FL, Libbie Fender of St. Petersburg, FL, Cameron Fender, of Antwerp, Ohio, Jacob (Cassie) George of Waynesville, Zachary (Ashley) George of Dayton, Lauren (Tyler) Richey of Xenia, Audrey Fender of Cincinnati, and Hannah Fender of Wilmington. She also had six great-grandchildren, Ted George, Quinton George and Reuben George of Waynesville, Ezra and Leon Richey of Xenia and Lydia Farley of Cincinnati.

The family will hold a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider contributing to Cape May Hospice at https://www.ohioliving.org/foundation/donate  The Edgington Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To visit the register book, please go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com