Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Avery, 79, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away March 8, 2026. She was born July 2, 1946, to Everett Wade Cox and Ramona Xavier (Hunter) Cox.
Beth lived a full and hardworking life, holding a variety of interesting jobs over the years and continuing to work until the age of 76. Above all, she loved spending time with her boys. One of her favorite pastimes was watching them play cornhole on Friday nights at the American Legion, where she enjoyed the laughter, competition, and time spent together.

She is survived by her sons, Michael E. (Earlene) Botkin, Jerry M. (Gloria) Flatterich, and Brian W. (Carol) Flatterich; two brothers and two sisters; and a whole passel of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 13, at the American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Beth's name to Richard Gilbert American Legion Post 256, 4590 W. Vanderhoff Cir., Wichita, KS 67209.