Bev Saylor, 73, of rural Virginia, IL, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Jacksonville, the daughter of John P. and Agnes "Ag" Taylor Ridder. She married Mike Saylor on Feb. 15, 1969, in New Berlin, and he survives. She is also survived by her father, John Ridder of Jacksonville; two sons, Sean Saylor (wife, Jennifer) of Harvard and their children, Peyton and Jase, and Chris Saylor (wife, Julie) of Pontiac and their children, Delaney and McCoy; one sister Cheryl Rainey (husband, Bob) of Lebanon, TN; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother. Bev was a graduate of New Berlin High School and earned an associate degree from Illinois Business College. She had worked for JC Penney, Marblestone Industries, Wareco, and most recently at Virginia City Hall and Cass County Rural Water District where she served as bookkeeper, retiring in 2014. She was a member of Virginia United Methodist Church where she served as a youth group leader. Bev was very committed to small town life; volunteering for the Virginia BBQ, a member of the Heartland Saddle Club, and founder of and organized Christmas in Virginia. She was a member of Franklin-Waverly Military Support Group, Tri-County Relay for Life, and a board member of the American Red Cross. Bev was an avid supporter of school sporting events and especially enjoyed watching Sean coach football. She enjoyed flower gardening and maintained the flower garden at City Hall. She also enjoyed bird watching, photography and horseback riding. She loved watching any movie featuring Sam Elliott or Tom Selleck. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Virginia United Methodist Church with burial at Woodwreath Cemetery, northwest of New Berlin. The family will meet friends from 9:30 to 11:00 AM prior to the service at the church. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks are suggested. Memorials are suggested to Virginia United Methodist Church or Virginia BBQ. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at buchanancody.com. Visitation Virginia United Methodist Church Saturday, August 07, 2021 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 401 E. Broadway Street Virginia, Illinois 62691 Funeral Service Virginia United Methodist Church Saturday, August 07, 2021 11:00 AM 401 E. Broadway Street Virginia, Illinois 62691