Nancy Belle Beard

On July 20, 2019 we lost our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Nancy Beard. She fully lived every one of the 96 years she spent on this earth. Her birth and early years were spent in a small town outside of San Antonio, Texas where she married the love of her life, Jim, or Beard as she called him, and gave birth to their three children; twins Jim Jr. and Al, then Cindy. She was extremely proud of her heritage, and never let anyone forget that she was a native Texan. Jim, who was in the Air Force, with Nancy traveled to many countries including Morocco and the Philippines. This love of seeing new places continued through their entire lives when they went on the road with their camper then motor home. For 30 years, they were involved with the Rancheros square dance club, as members and officers. They also enjoyed deer hunting with Jim and Al, going through the mountains of Colorado. The hunting trips are just memories now, since sadly her husband Jim and both Jim Jr. and Al passed away.

Nancy loved tending to her beautiful yard which was admired by everyone. She was also a great and generous southern style cook. Nobody ever went home hungry and without leftovers. She had a friendly and open heart for all people, but her greatest love was her family, providing strength, guidance and support, but most of all love. In her later years she was everyone's Grammie who made everything better.

She will truly be missed by her daughter; Cindy and husband, Frank; brother: Morgan and his wife, Bobbie; daughter-in-laws: Lois; husband Jim Jr; and Tanya; husband Al sister-in-law: Ann; grandchildren: Angie, Cappie and husband Tom, Carrie, Jessica and Carli and husband Eric; great-grandchildren: Devin and Remini, Kate and wife Lauren, Bailey and Kylie. Although she is gone, this "Yellow Rose of Texas" will forever remain an inspiration to us all. Thanks, Nana.