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Funeral Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Shadden Cemetery, Xenia
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home
Myrtle Irene Beard, age 84, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 2, 2022, at the Burge House in Flora.
She was born July 6, 1938, in Songer Township, Clay County, the daughter of Lowell and Pauline (Krantz) Wyman. She was united in marriage to Harold Gene Beard on August 17, 1956, in Xenia, and together they shared 56 wedding anniversaries until his death March 11, 2013.
Myrtle was a homemaker and worked alongside Gene on the family farm. She enjoyed working in her yard tending to her garden and flowers. She always put her family first and treasured time spent with her grandchildren. She enjoyed canning and cooking and always looked forward to big family get togethers. Myrtle had attended the former First Baptist Church of Flora.
She is survived by her children: Pam (Bob) Goodman of Xenia, Russell (Trudy) Beard of Iuka, Janet Britton of Xenia, and Jane (Jim) Williams of Rinard; grandchildren: Jami (Aaron) Anderson, Joe (Larissa) Goodman, Ryan (Jessica) Beard, Tracie Beard (Austin Blocker), Emily (Jeramia) Blackwell, Jenny (Trey) Lopez, Olivia Walters, A.J. Casolari, Adam (Felicia) Casolari, Logan Williams, and Colton Williams; step-grandson: Devin (Avery) Williams; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Basil Wyman of Xenia, and Howard (Connie) Wyman of Xenia; and a brother-in-law: Gale (Liz) Beard of Xenia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Gene Beard; father and mother-in-law: George and Vera Beard; a sister: Helen Higgason; and a brother-in-law: Glen Beard.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Shadden Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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With the biggest love and condolences for all of you. She definitely was my favorite clin and God took a little extra time on this sweet selfless beautiful soul. Heaven gained pure greatest
Pam and family I wanted you to know I’m thinking about all of Myrtle’s family and friends right now. She was always kind to me when I visited. God Bless Rest In Peace Myrtle
Thoughts and prayers to you all
So very sorry for your family's loss. May God give you strength and healing.
Myrtle was such a wonderful lady, always had that beautiful smile. Her family was very Blessed to have her. Prayers for the family……..
Myrtle was such a sweet soul. Always had a smile and was so pleasant.
Myrtle was such a special lady and she loved you all so much. Let all those wonderful memories soothe you now. We will be thinking about you.
Prayers & great memories upon the loss of your Mother. Always a Sweet Lady that loved her Family. God Bless!
I offer my prayers and my condolences to the entire Beard family.
I will miss her always and I love her so much and Pam if you need something just let me know ok love sign Gayla
Jane I am so sorry to hear you lost your Mother. You know how special that word is to me, know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all at this awful time. God gained an awful sweet Angel. Hugs and prayers.
Our sympathy to all your family. Myrtle was a lovely lady and so loved her family. Prayers of comfort for you all at this difficult time.
Pam so Sorry for your Loss,Prayers sent your Way to The Families.
Our deepest sympathy to each family member. May you find strength and comfort in your memories.
So sorry for your loss.Mytell was such a sweet perso , loved her. Prayers for the family
You and your family are in my prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful family she and Gene raised. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🙏
Our love and sympathy to Myrtles family. She was everything we all strive to be. Hang on to the good memories as her and Gene are watching over you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Our sincere sympathies to the Beard families during this time, may you find peace knowing Myrtle is in a better place. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I very sorry for your loss God given the family conform
Such a sweet lovely lady . I can see her dancing in the clouds on her way to heaven. Prayers for the family
So sorry for your loss. Our sympathy and prayers go out to all of you.
Prayers for your family during this difficult time. She was a wonderful women!
Pam and family. So sorry to hear of myrtle’s passing! She is in a better place—-with Gene again!! prayers to family!!
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