Beverly Jean Branstetter, 74, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Springfield, in Springfield, Mo.

She was born February 17, 1951, in Berryville, Ark., the daughter of Shannon and Imogene (Bickford) Bridges, who preceded her in death. 

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Richard Branstetter, and stepson, Kenny Chandler.

Survivors include her sons, Chris Branstetter and wife Kayla of Wheaton, Mo. and Josh Branstetter and wife Melluckie of Oklahoma City, Okla.; stepsons, Rick Branstetter of Marionville, Mo., Randy Branstetter and wife Glenda of Marionville, Mo., Richie Hufft of Okla., Rocky Reed and wife Latricia of Hot Springs, Ark., and Skeeter Lamp and wife Amanda of Granby, Mo.; stepdaughter, Sherry Addy of Carthage, Mo.; brother, Allen Bridges of Kansas City, Mo.; sister, Barbara Freeman Donaldson and husband David of Purdy, Mo.; three grandchildren; step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, and step great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She grew up and attended school in Cassville, Mo., graduating from Cassville High School later attending Crowder College in Neosho, Mo., earning an associate of arts degree. She was employed by the Southwest School System in Washburn, Mo. as a paraprofessional from where she retired. She was a member of Chapel of Grace. 

Services were held Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Chapel of Grace in Monett. Reverend Doug Williams, Pastor Jimmie Finch and Pastor David Donaldson conducted the services. Burial was at Hogeye Cemetery in Wheaton, Mo.

Contributions may be made to Crowder College Foundation in memory of Beverly.