Velma Jeanette Beard, a native of Shreveport and resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the age of 70. Jeanette had a kind soul and was always a loving caregiver to her friends and family. She had a special love for animals, especially her dogs, Bear and Joey. Jeanette is survived by her loving husband, James Michael “Mike” Beard; daughter, Monica Medine and husband, Brian; son, Preston Rea Anderson Jr.; siblings, Brenda Burford and husband, Taylor, Tim Thames and wife, Theresa, Dawn Thames, Blake Randolph and wife, Susan, Becky Randolph; sister-in-law, Lynn Stewart and husband, Marshall; beloved pets, Joey and Bear Beard; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeanette is preceded in death by her son, Robert Lee “Bobby” Beard and parents, Kendrith “Ken” Thames and Gloria Couvillion Willet; brother, Kenny Thames. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Ourso Funeral Home from 9:00 am until funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Galvez Pentecostal Church Cemetery. David Allemond, Dwayne Carpenter, Dalton Thames, Chance Heintz, James Marshall, and Jake Vicknair will serve as pallbearers. Dustin Thames and Taylor Burford will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorial Donations can be made in Jeanette’s honor to your local fire or police department. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursfh.com . Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.
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