She was born on September 30, 1937 in Tiptonville, TN, to the late Herman and Linnie Lockhart. She graduated from North Side High School and attended Lambuth University. She married Gene O. Beard on December 22, 1957. She worked at Sears, The Highlander, and sold Avon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene O. Beard; son-in-law, Tim Coleman; and sister, Becky Welch.
She is survived by her children, Denise Coleman, Don Beard (Casey), Danny Beard (Jo Lyn), and Diana Edwards (Terry); five grandchildren that she adored, Tracy Johnson, David House, Natalie Stevens, Julie Turner, and Zachary Beard; seven great grandchildren; and sister, Linda Hays.
The family wishes to thank Maplewood for taking care of her, especially during the Covid lockdown when family was not able to visit her.
The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens