Beverly Elaine Gellings

Beverly Elaine (nee: Daley) Gellings, age 72 of Chardon passed away Jan. 24, 2023, at Ohman Family Living at Blossom in Huntsburg, OH. Born April 10, 1950, in Flint, MI to John “Bud” and Geraldine (nee: Wilsie) Daley. She was a longtime resident of Columbus before moving to Chardon six years ago. Bev married the love of her life Herman Peter Gellings in Lapeer, MI on June 19, 1970. She taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade in Louisville KY and then retired from Holy Spirit School in Whitehall, OH after 25 years as a first-grade teacher.

Bev loved gardening and her yard was filled with flowers and songbirds. She had the gift of gab and quickly became friends with anyone she met. She was a great advice giver, comforter and supporter. Bev prioritized family and friends, faithfully calling and sending cards so they knew she was thinking of them. She was a passionate teacher and estimated she taught close to a thousand children the love of reading.
Throughout her journey with cancer she always quoted one of her doctors saying “If this is Murphy’s Law, then I am Murphy”, yet she continued to fight a courageous battle with a positive attitude, strong faith in God, and laughter that those who knew her will remember.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years and 6 months Herman of Chardon; children Angela (Paul) Mardula of Chardon and Adam Gellings of Columbus; grandchildren Derek, Elaina & Trevor Mardula of Chardon; siblings Jan (Doug) Hart of Lake Orion, MI, Carol (Jeff) Stamm of Almont, MI & Lori (Michael Logan) Owen of Lapeer, MI; sister-in-laws Diane Daley of Lakewood, CO & Helena Daley of Royal Oak, MI; many nieces, nephews, large extended family, and dear friends. She will also be missed by her dog, McMuffin, who was always by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother James Daley.

Friends are invited to say their final goodbyes from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, February 2nd at the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Chardon (formerly Ritondaro), 126 South St, Chardon, OH 44024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30am on Friday, February 3rd, 2023, at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North Street, Chardon, OH 44024 with burial to follow at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp. The Service will by live streamed from the Church of St. Mary website https://stmarychardon.org/livestream then navigating to the church YouTube page. The family suggests contributions be made in Bev’s memory to “Special Services of Geauga County” attn: Help Me Learn which supports the needs of children in her county at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 150, Chardon OH 44024, or a donation of your choice. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com .