Born January 24, 1947, in Martinsburg, she was the daughter of E. Nelson Beard and Betty Lee (McGowan) Gibson.
She was employed with Berkeley County Senior Services, now retired, and she was an active member of the Inwood Family Worship Center.
She is survived by two daughters: Tamela Newman of Inwood and Karen Stum of Bunker Hill; two sisters: Sylvia Johnson of Martinsburg and Cynthia Sharpe of Inwood; one brother, Robert Beard of Inwood; step-mother, Loretta Beard-McDonald of Martinsburg; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; 8 niblings; 12 great niblings; 10 great-great niblings; her good friend, Lynn “Sissy” Faircloth; and her furry buddy, Milo.
Family and close friends with gather for a graveside service on Thursday, April 8th at Rosedale Cemetery with Bishop David A. Palmer officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Rosedale Funeral Home to assist with final expenses, 917 Cemetery Rd. Martinsburg, WV 25404.