November 17, 2011  

REDWOOD, N.Y.  —  Beverly E. Wills, 77, of Olney Road, died Thursday morning, Nov. 17, at her daughter ‘s home while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and her loving family.

Born March 14, 1934, in Theresa,the daughter of Ralph K. and Althea M. McAllister Denner, she graduated from Alexandria Bay High School.  

She married Robert H. Wills on Feb. 13, 1954 in Angola, Ind.

Beverly was the co-owner of the Sir Robert Peel Motel in Alexandria Bay for many years.  

She enjoyed word seek puzzles, fishing, and snowmobiling.

Surviving are her husband, Robert; three sons: Thomas P. and his wife, Nancy, Redwood, Randy G., LaFargeville; and Gregory L. and his wife, Mary, Redwood; and daughter, Mrs. Steve (Cathy ) Streeter, Redwood; 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mable) Heath, T.I. Park, and Mrs. George (Virginia) Side, Citrus Springs, Fla..  

Two sons, Robert A. and Phillip J., a brother, Sheldon Denner, and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) LaRose, all died before her.

Burial will be at Barnes Settlement Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are with Costello Funeral Service.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Alexandria Bay Fire Dept. or Hospice of Jefferson County.

Information provided by Costello Funeral Service and Newzjunky.com, Watertown