Mary L. Beard's Obituary
Mary Louise Sullivan Beard. Born Nov 26, 1924 in Dickson, TN. She departed this life June 5, 2017 at age 92. She was preceded in death by her husband W. D. Beard.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Eddie) Walker and sons, David (Judy) Beard and Dennis Beard. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren (Darreth, Denny, Brandi, and Matthew) and 2 great grandchildren (Dante and Alice) who all knew her as "Mama."
Mary grew up in a farming family where she acquired a love for flower and vegetable gardening. She brought this love to any house where she and W.D. lived, and any passerby would always see a colorful assortment of flowers in the garden during spring and summer. As retirement neared, she enlarged these flower gardens, and she and W.D. also planted multiple large vegetable gardens.
Mary was a member of the Riverside Drive Church of Christ for over 30 years and most recently was a member of the Broadmoor Church of Christ. Though her failing health limited her ability to attend services, it did not dampen her faith nor curtail her desire to be present for worship.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm and Friday from 10 to 11 am. The funeral service will be Friday at 11 am with Bro. Ken Green officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 pm at the Union Cemetery in Dickson, TN.
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