P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Barbara Jane Beard
November 1, 1937 - June 2, 2010

Barbara Jane Beard

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Barbara Jane Ezell Beard, 72 of Garland, TX, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Baylor of Garland Hospital in Garland, TX. She was born November 1, 1937 in Sparkman, AR to the late Sidney and Lucy Agnes Daniel Ezell.

She was the widow Ralph Hunter Beard and a retired customer service representative of Safeway and Walmart. She was of the Southern Baptist faith and attended the Jupiter Road Baptist Church in Garland, TX. She was also preceded in death by five siblings, Wilson Ezell, Ethel Young, Daisy Forcht, Sidney Ezell and Harold Wayne Ezell.

Survivors include two daughters, Janice Beard (Norm Menard) of Garland, TX and Janell Beard Stanley of Dallas, TX; one sister, Jodie Brazeale of Springdale, AR; two grandchildren, Tina Beard and Emily Alexander, both of College Station, TX; one great-grandchild, Jackson Hunter Beard and a special friend, Gene Kingrey.

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Visitation
Friday, June 4, 2010
6:00-8:00 PM
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 5, 2010
at 3:00 PM
Rock Springs United Methodist Church
Rock Springs Rd.
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Interment
Rock Springs Cemetery
Rock Springs Rd.
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Memorial Contributions
American Diabetes Assn.
212 Natural Resources Dr.
Little Rock, AR  72205

Condolences(20)

  1. Janice Elaine
    Hi Momma, GOD, I miss you....Happy Birthday Momma. Hope to get to see soon.. Luv, Janice
  2. Janice
    Hi Momma, Today is a year since you left us. I hope you are resting w/ Jesus. We all miss your smile. It has been a rough year w/o you. I hope to see you soon. I will say a prayer today at 2:11 pm today.
    Please pray for all us here on earth.
    Love you so much, Janice
  3. Janice Elaine
    Hi Momma, I miss you so much today, you're sweet voice telling me "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" it is so different today without you, I know you are HAPPY w/ JESUS. But I want to see you so much, I keep having these Dreams about you, at least in the dreams I can feel you & see you so vivid. Thank GOD for Norm & all my freinds. Love you always, Janice
  4. Janice Elaine
    Momma, Norm & I miss you so much. I can still feel your "HUGS", they meant so much to all of us, & your sweet voice. I can still hear you saying "Hi Janice". I hope to see you again some day. Gene says "Hello" also. It is so different without you here, you were the "glue" that kept us all together. I know you can see Daddy & "Buffy Boy". Give them a "Big Hug" for Norm & I. I gotta go, Just got to work. I'll talk to you again later.
    ♥X0x0x0x0♥ Luv, Janice
  5. Janell
    Mama,
    I'm gonna miss you so much. I love you. Thank you for all you did for me and my girls.You taught me how to keep on smiling even when it was hard to and to always keep your eyes on JESUS. You can keep my set warm for me untill I see you in GLORY. I'll see you at the gates after I meet my LORD. Love, Janell
  6. Debbie Brown
    Janice, Im so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Seems like yesterday she was working at Safeway and always had a smile for everyone. She will always be special to us, you and your mom. Your mom is an ANGEL now. Think of her with love..the wind blowing thru your hair, the sun on your face.If you need us for any reason please let us know. Your forever friend..Debbie xo
  7. Elizabeth Murphy
    Barbara was such a kind and loving person.I knew her for many years and loved to walk into Safeway and see her there ready to help you in any way she could and always with a smile.She made you feel good just by being around her. I know she will be a great addition to heaven. I want Janice to know my heart breaks for her. but if she ever needs me as long as God lets me I will be here for her. She is also a great blessing to me.Barbara will be missed by all that knew her but she is with the Lord now and I know she is happy and watching over her girls.May God be with them in the days ahead and help all the family to know they will all be with her in the future. God bless the family in this time of grief.
  8. norm menard
    Hi Barb:
    I know you are enjoying your new home. We all miss you very much but, know you are in a far better place than us. There was a great crowd to help send you on that wonderful journey. We all spoke about how sweet and wonderful you are. I can see you watching us from above and smiling . Please pick out some nice seats beside you when we come to join you. Keep an eye on us as we go through our daily tasks. Talk to you later. Love, Norm
  9. Janice
    Our Precious Momma, I will miss you & your Beautiful Smile & your Unconditional Love. I know now that you are with Jesus, our Lord & Savior. You were & always will be the "Sunshine in my Life". Go Rest High on that Mountain, that their is no more Pain and Suffering here on Earth. You can now run in Heaven with the Angels. Bless you " Sweet Momma". I will see you again someday. Love Always, Janice & Norm
  10. LaDean Cuevas
    My preayers and thoughts are with the family. Gods comfort to all.
  11. George D. Taylor
    I've known Barbara since we started the first grade together in Sparkman, AR. in 1944. Her mother died when we were in the tenth grade and she had to move out of town and live with relatives. She did not graduate from high school with our class in 1956. She always returned to class reunions that we have every 5 years and we had good visits talking about old Sparkman memories. Barbara was a lovely and friendly lady and we'll all miss her at our reunions and always.
    Our deepest condolences to her family for their loss.
  12. Carolyn Gaston Daws
    To Barbara's family, I am thinking about you today and have you in my prayers. Barbara and I went to school together in Sparkman and have been friends all these years. She always came to our class reunions and we will miss her but will have the good memories.
  13. Steve Wetzel
    Janell, I am so sorry about your mom. As you know I lost my mom almost 2 years ago and my dad the previous year so I can feel your pain. I will be praying for you and your family and hope that you can find peace in knowing that your mom had a great life and is now in a better place.
  14. Pauline
    Tina, Janelle, and Janice
    I am so, so sorry. Teena called to tell me and I was so shocked. Traveling mercies be with you as you make the trip to Arkansas. Please know we are praying for you.
  15. Joyce Still
    Janell, Emily, and family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers during this sad time in your life. You are loved.
    Joyce and Family
    Philippines 4:13
  16. Jeff and Joyce Gribble and Missy
    Janice and family,
    We are so sorry! Barbara had so many wonderful distinguishing attributes: BEATIUFUL smile, laugh, joyful spirit, awesome cooking and a giving heart. We were so priviledge to have known this wonderful woman, for she has left an everlasting impact in our lives, her memories will live on. The comfort we have that there will be NO separation in heaven. Our love and prayers are with you and the family. Love Jeff, Joyce and Missy
  17. Kathy Sanderfer
    Janice,
    There are no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of your mother. Her memories will always be in your heart. She may not be here on earth with you , but in Heaven with Jesus our Lord and Savior and the comfort is that you will see her again.
    My prayers are always with you and your family,
    Love,
    Kathy
  18. Shirley Ezell Brown
    Dear Family,

    I was surprised and saddened to hear of Aunt Barbara's death. She was a very dear, sweet Aunt. She was always so full of life and was always ready for a good laugh. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God Bless!

    With love, Shirley & Family
  19. Don & Genie Brazeale
    Jody,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
  20. LINDA JONES
    I am so sorry for the lose of your mother. She is with Jesus now. No more pain or suffering, only beautiful things for her now. The ones left behind are morning their lose, but remember all your friends are right here for you when you need us. Love ya, Linda
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