Beverly Lee Rhea Obituary
The family announces the passing of Beverly Lee Rhea (McCook, Nebraska) on September 7, 2026. Beverly, born on April 19, 1939 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Beverly Lee Rhea to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Emeral Dinnel and Irma Louise Dinnel (Milburn); her sisters, Phyllis Wilcox, Lesta Jaggers and Mary Podhajsky; and her husbands, Robert Longnecker and Phillip Rhea.
She is survived by: her sons, Robert Randel Longnecker (Susan) of Buffalo, Wyoming, Donald Keith Longnecker (Mary Jo) of Indianola, Nebraska and Leslie William Longnecker (Bill) of McCook, Nebraska.; her grandchildren, Kristen Johnson (Shane), Brett Longnecker, Mariah Pierson (Chase), Kelsey Van Pelt (Trevor), Natalie Loya and Katie Sheffer (Liam); her great grandchildren, Sophia, Emma, Maddyn Pierson, Emersyn, Graham, Owen Van Pelt, Ava and Tripp Johnson; Bruce (Trish Rhea) of Kensington, Kansas, Brian (Robin Gilliland) of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brad (Christine Gilliland) of San Diego, California, Christopher Rhea of Rapid City, Monica (Kenny Walker) of Mankato, Kansas, Deanna (John Somers) of North Platte, Nebraska and Kathy (Kevin Brant) of Louisburg, Kansas..
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home (305 W C St, McCook, NE 69001). A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Memorial Methodist Church (105 East E Street, McCook, NE 69001). A burial will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM at the Riverview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Angels Care Hospice and Home Health, 711 East 11th St. Suite A, McCook, NE 69001 OR McCook Humane Society, PO Box 13, McCook, NE 69001.
