Beverly Buckingham Freeman

Beverly Sue Buckingham was born on November 21, 1934 in Sampsel, Missouri, and departed this world on November 3, 2026. She was 91 years old.

Shortly after her birth, her parents Frank and Ruth Buckingham moved to Corning, California.

She spent her childhood in the olive groves of Northern California with brothers, Arvin and Jewell Buckingham.

Her love of photography began in high school, serving as president of the camera club. At seventeen, Beverly moved to Sacramento to attend college but ended up enlisting in the Navy. She was a disc jockey for Station WHT in Pensacola, Florida where she began her days saying, “This is Beverly, the voice of WHT coming to you from Whiting Field…” While stationed in Florida, she met the love of her life, James H. Freeman. They were married on May 16, 1954. Jim and Beverly have three children: Laura, Kent, and Scott. They were able to see much of the country due to Jim’s twenty years in the military.

After retiring from the navy, Jim and Beverly moved their family to Arlington, Texas. The couple became members of Pantego Bible Church. They made many wonderful friends and precious memories during those years. Jim and Beverly later retired on Eagle Mountain Lake in Azle, Texas.

Beverly formed many lifelong friendships during her Pantego Bible days, but her most precious relationship of all was with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who she came to know at the age of seven. Jim and Beverly supported many missions and missionaries throughout their lifetime as their faith was an integral part of their lives.

Beverly had a passion for life and beauty which was reflected in her artwork and photography. After raising three children, Beverly took art classes from several noted instructors. She obtained an Associates of Art degree from TCJC. She displayed many paintings and pictures in the Firehouse Art gallery in Weatherford, Texas, and received awards for her unique work.

Beverly loved family gatherings and visiting with all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was enthusiastic about whatever her kids/grandkids/great-grandkids were interested in.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth Buckingham, her beloved husband of 47 years Jim, and her brother Arvin Buckingham. She is survived by her three children, Laura, of Azle, TX, Kent and his wife Becky, of Sunset, TX and Scott and his wife Pat, of Sulphur Springs, TX, ten grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren, and brother Jewell Buckingham of California.

Beverly’s memorial service will take place on November 18th at Christ’s Chapel Bible Church, 3701 Birchman Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas. There will be a visitation at 9:30 am followed by a celebration service at 10:00 am.

Beverly and Jim faithfully contributed to Wycliffe Bible Translator for forty years. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating to them as well.