Beverly J. Cole, age 66, died on Friday, August 14, 2020 at her residence in Lima.

She was born on September 29, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to the late Gaylord A. and France B. (Nichols) Cole.

Beverly was a naturalist, and volunteer at Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park, Lima.  She earned four Bachelor's Degrees, two from Ohio State University and two from Bowling Green State University and a Master's Degree from APUS.

She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Gayle & John Heston of Sandusky; and a nephew, Christopher Heston of Melbourne, FL.

Beverly was preceded in death by her two sisters: Dianna Cole and Grace Cole.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Burial of cremated remains will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park, 2355 Ada Road, Lima, Ohio 45801.