Beverly Ann (Locke) Dugger

Beverly Ann (Locke) Dugger departed this life at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, on Friday, Sep. 18, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on Dec. 12, 1932, in the home of Samuel and Iva Locke in Norwood, where she was raised and graduated from Norwood High School in 1951. Beverly was a supervisor at Brown Shoe Company in Mountain Grove, and she sold Avon for several years. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and baking, which included the best chocolate pie. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings; two granddaughters; her daughter-in-law, Jackie Dugger; brother-in-law, Howard McCallister; and sister-in-law, Mary Locke. She is survived by her sister, Joella McCallister, of Springfield; brother, John Locke, of Norwood; three sons, Gary Dugger and his wife, Connie, of Norwood; Jerry Dugger, of Meredosia, Ill.; and Randy Dugger and his wife, Elaine, of Mountain Grove; and her daughter, Brenda McIntosh, of Norwood. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; several nephews and nieces; and a host of friends.
Graveside services for Beverly Dugger were held on Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Thomas Cemetery in Norwood, with the Rev. Zach Williams officiating. A recording of “How Great Thou Art” was played, and “Wish You Were Here” was sung by Shawna Tindall.
Serving as pallbearers were Gary Dugger, Jeremy Dugger, Russ Dugger, Brent Dugger, Ben McIntosh and Eddie McIntosh; honorary pallbearers were Jerry Dugger and Randy Dugger. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery in Norwood under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mountain Grove.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Beverly Dugger to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Cardiomyopathy Foundation (honoree Jesse McIntosh).
Donations can be dropped off at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home or mailed to: St. Louis Children’s Hospital Cardiomyopathy Foundation, PO Box 955423, St. Louis, MO 63195-5423. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.