A beautiful woman!   Love from Budne & Diane

My thoughts and prayers are constantly with the family of my precious friend Frances. It was truly a blessing to have her as my friend, and I will always cherish every moment we had together. We laughed so much! I miss your laughter and smiles. You are certainly an angel in Heaven, as you were here. Sincerely, Kathy

We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Frances Beard, our friend.  Our deepest condolences to Bill, Patrique and the rest of the Beard Family.  We remember Frances as a person who loved to laugh.  She was kind, thoughtful & encouraging.  With her illness, she fought a good fight, but her Heavenly Father was ready for her to come home. Thank you Frances for all the wonderful memories we’ve shared.  May your soul rest in peace & may your family take comfort in knowing that you made a difference in the lives of many .❤️❤️ 
Cynthia & John Douglas

Frances will always be remembered.  She and Bill were active members of our Marriage Encounter Circle.  We are very saddened for the loss to Bill and Patrique and her family and friends.  We know God has a special place for  her in His kingdom.

Budne & Diane  (Reinke)

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I worked with Frances in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, and she was a true jewel - -always caring and compassionate, and she cherished her family!  May pleasant memories help to sustain you during this difficult time.

Jacqueline Henderson Pratt

Yes,, you are at home with your God, Frances!  I, with your  friends and family am feeling your loss  along with Bill and Patrique especially.

Send us your healing love to handle our loss of you. 

You are God’s own precious person.  His presence is your earned reward for such a good life you led here.  

With love and thanks for your person and  friendship. 

With love and fond memories,
Gail


Gail

I am saddened to hear of the passing of my friend, Frances. She was a gift to so many of us, teaching us how to care, give grace, love and forgive. Her faith was her strength and she was never afraid to share it. 

I am praying for Frances and her family. May she rest in paradise with Jesus and earn the promises of the faith in Jesus for which she lived.

My deepest condolences to BIll and her entire family.

With gratitude for her life,

Ian Lee Brown

I was sorry to learn of Frances' passing.  I have known Frances over the years . I always appreciated her cheery laugh,  thoughtfull insights, willingness to support those in need and kindnes to me.  A wonderful, kind and caring person.  She will be missed by many. 

My sincere sympathy and thoughts and prayers for her and her family.

Deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of Frances. She was a special friend to many, and we will miss her very much.

Bill and Patrice,

Frances had a beautiful heart and cared so deeply for everyone.  I was honored to be her friend and be on her journey.  My heart is broken for all of us.  Spending time at Hope Summit, Mary’s Place and meeting in Philly.  May she rest in paradise.


Love,
Tiffany Fagnani

My heart goes out to all the family members who loved her dearly.
Frances was one of my very special students when I taught her at Alpha. We became friends for over fifty years, through all the ups and downs of her wonderful life. I felt blessed that she considered me a friend, in spite of the age difference between us.  I will not forget her warmth, her humour and closeness to her family.

Lurline Peeler

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Bill and your family.   

We all adored Frances and are deeply saddened, we know how hard her journey has been and have had her in our thoughts and prayers every day.

She will be deeply missed by all her lung cancer family.

May she now be out of pain and in comfort and peace.

Fondly,
Lisa  ❤️

I remember the first time I met Frances in the mid-1970s in Buffalo. She was the kindest and most beautiful woman I’d ever met. She warmed the hearts of everyone in our family, and it was clear what our Uncle Claude saw in her. It felt like she brought the sunshine, warmth,  and love of Jamaica everywhere she went, especially to the cold dark winters in Buffalo. We lost a special and wonderful ray of light and love. My heart is out to Bill and Patrique.  - One love, Tommy

Frances may the Angels take you into Paradise. You were such a beautiful soul. Requiescat in Pace 🙏

A beautiful person inside and out.. 
Frances made everyone feel appreciated and valued. She was a true “blessing” to many of her NEA colleagues. May Jesus Christ comfort her family now and in the days ahead.

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Frances is survived by her husband William R. Beard Jr, daughter Patrique Beard; sisters Jean Lowrie-Chin and San- dra Lowrie, brother Rev Deacon Sydney Lowrie; sister- and brother-in-law Charlene Butler and Hubert Chin; nieces and nephews Danya Lowrie-McCree (Jason), Angelo Lowrie (Emily), Anita Chin, Noel Chin; grand nieces and nephews Leila, Jayden, Zion, Blair and Celine.

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Frances A. Beard

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