MADISON - Beverly J. Willison, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1943, in Madison, the daughter of Darrel and Bertha (Roeben) Willison.

Beverly graduated from Albany High School in 1961. She served in the U.S. Army for 14 years. Beverly worked for Meriter Hospital for many years.

Beverly had a deep love of reading, and her faith was an important part of her life. She was an avid animal lover and cherished traveling across the United States with her sister, Carol. She also had a special fondness for old country music.

Beverly is survived by her two sisters, Kathy Whiteaker and Carol Willison; and two nieces, Amy Willison and Tammy (James) Detter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Darrel and Bertha Willison; three brothers, Gerald Willison, Richard Willison and James Willison; sister-in-law, Mary Willison; brother-in-law, Walter Whiteaker; two nephews, Jerome Willison and Robert Whiteaker; and niece, Angela "Lecy" Whiteaker.

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. A private burial will be held at Willow Valley Cemetery, Richland Center.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the VA Hospital, hospice center, for the wonderful care they provided to Beverly.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Beverly J. Willison

March 19, 1943 - December 17, 2025

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