Beverly Rouse Peden, 52, of Franklin, entered into rest Tuesday, July 19, 2005.

A native of Nevada, IA, she was the daughter of Merle and Margaret Thomas Rouse. She was an active member of the Franklin Seventh Day Adventist Church where she served as the leader of the Cradle role through Kindergarten classes for 30 years.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 30 years, Keith Peden; two children, Jennifer Renee Peden Ashe of Collegedale, TN, and Jonathan Seth Peden of the home; and three brothers, Stan M. Rouse of Syracuse, NY, Byron D. Rouse of Ridgecrest, CA, and Gary Rouse of Des Moines, IA; two grandchildren and; a number of nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Elder Carl Ashlock and Pastor Duane Maracle
will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Macon Funeral Home.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Craig Peden, Kim Peden, John Strother, David Stiles, Tony Ashe, and Shane Stiles.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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