She was retired from the City of Monticello. Judy was a member of the Monticello Church of Christ and enjoyed traveling, flowers, making pies for friends and family, and chaperoning her granddaughters choir trips. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Tony Beard, her brother Jerry Lawrence, and her grandparents Claude and Elizabeth V. Lawrence, Henry and Hester Bradford. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Gibson and her husband Terry of Monticello, Shawnna Cook and her husband Timothy of Monticello; one granddaughter, Ainsley Barnett; one sister, Sue Woodard; and two brothers, Venoy Lawrence (Jackie) and Jimmy Lawrence (Vanessa).
Memorial services will be held at the Monticello Church of Christ on Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 am with Paul Mowrer officiating. Memorials are preferred to the Monticello Church of Christ Building Fund or the Kennedy Boulevard Church of Christ Benevolence Fund.
Condolences(9)
Candice Carter
Conway, AR Sunday, March 17, 2024 Aunt Judy was always kind to me. I will miss her storytelling and her laugh among other things. She loved Uncle Tony fiercely and I know they are together again. Michelle & Shawnna and family- I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a great lady.Trudy Stringfellow
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Michelle, my sincerest condolences to you and your sister for the loss of your parents. My continued thoughts and prayers are with you.June
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Dear Family,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Judy was a co worker and a friend. She was always willing to help others. I am thankful for the time I had to work with her and get to call her a friend. Prayers for all the family.
Elaine Majors
Banning, CA Monday, March 11, 2024 Your mom was such a good family friend. Your mom and dad were so good to my parents when they lived in Star City. I lived in California and as unable to be there for them thats when they would step up. Love and prayers 🙏❤️Tammy Kelly
Monticello, AR Monday, March 11, 2024 Rest in peace Mrs. Judy. My deepest sympathy for the family and praying for comfort at this time.Barbara Newton
Monticello, AR Friday, March 8, 2024 Words cannot express how sad I am about Judy. She has been so good to my family even when she was sick herself. She will be missed. Prayers for her family.Linda Pennington-Jones
Warren, AR Friday, March 8, 2024Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, March 8, 2024 To Judy's family, I am sorry for your great loss!! You have my prayers of comfort at this very sad time!Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 7, 2024 I’m saddened to read this. Judy was so part of my life when our spouses were in dessert storm and we maintained contact. Her sister Sue Woodard and I worked together for 11 years and was good friends. Prayers for the family