Gladys Beard

Gladys and Family migrated to Stockton, California and she graduated from Franklin High School in 1967.

Sis. Beard became a member of the God’s Throne Baptist Church in 1966 and was baptized by the late Rev. Dr. Zacchaeus Dunham Sr.

She met her Boaz; Pastor Jesse Beard and they united in Holy Matrimony on Saturday October 18, 1969, they became the proud parents of Sandra Turner and Jesse Beard Jr.

Sis. Gladys Beard was the First Lady of Heavenly Gate Baptist Church from December 1982 until 2013. She was an active member of the Mid-Valley District association where she served as WMU 3rd Vice President.

She continued to worship at Heavenly Gate Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Larry Stamper until her transition on September 9, 2023.

Sis. Beard was employed at Del-Monte Cannery from 1974 until 2000.

Sis. Gladys Beard was a Beautiful, Kind-hearted, Courageous, Strong willed, God-fearing woman of God. She loved reading God’s Word in addition to a vast variety of novels. Sis Beard was a fabulous cook; her specialty which she shared with family and friends was her dressing and her Peach Cobbler was “bomb” as well. Gladys loved the outdoors and on occasionally you might see her walking around Victory Park.

She absolutely loved, loved her family and was a true confidant with a sweet, humble, and warm spirit. She was definitely a blessing to everyone. Let us not fail to mention she was a snazzy dresser and wore “Boss” hats.

Sis Beard continued to remain strong and full of joy during her illness.

Gladys was preceded in death by her Parents Willie Godeau and Avie Wallace, her Step-father Charles Williams, her Husband Pastor Jesse Beard, Her Brothers Jesse Lee Godeau and Michael Wayne Goodwin, one Sister Beverly Fields and one Son Frederick Lee Beard.

She leaves to cherish her memories, one Brother Carl Lee Goodwin (Kimberly) of Stockton, Ca, three Sisters Charlotte Hemeng of Fresno, Ca, Shirley Goodwin of Los Angeles, Ca, Nancy Turner (Willie Turner Sr) of Stockton, Ca, two Brother-in-Laws Rev. Mike Beard and Deacon Tom Beard both of Stockton, Ca, four Sister-in-Laws Joyce Littrice, Gertrude Muckelrory, Patricia Beard, Charlene Bankhead (Donald) all of Stockton, Ca, one Son Jesse Beard Jr of Tracy, Ca, one Daughter Sandra Turner of Seattle Washington. Grandchildren; Keenan Wise Jr of Modesto, Ca, Lamia Nicole, Cicelya Beard and Justine Beard all of Stockton, Ca, four great-Grandchildren; Stephon, Lanaiya, Ro’mia and Robert III. Special Friends Jeanette King, Rita Thompson, Jean Mullins, Joyce Littrice a host of Nieces, Nephews and the Heavenly Gate and God’s Throne Baptist Church family.

Sis. Gladys Marie Beard will be missed by all who knew and loved her and her legacy of love and dedication to her family will live on.

A visitation for Gladys will be held Monday, October 2, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Frisbie-Warren & Carroll Mortuary, 809 N California St, Stockton, California 95202. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at God's Throne Baptist Church, 405 E Lindsay Street, Stockton, CA. A graveside will occur Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Lodi Memorial Park, 5750 E. Pine Street, Lodi, California.

Serving as pallbearers are Willie Turner Jr., Anthony Wofford, Jonathan Robinson, Kenneth Goodwin, Kevin Goodwin, Robert Heartfield and Terry McMahon.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.frisbiewarrencarrollmortuary.com for the Beard family.