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Graveside Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Shadden Cemetery, Iuka
Bettie Ann Beard, age 72, of Xenia, Illinois passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at her home in Xenia.
Ann was born June 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Carl and Jean (Thompson) Husk. She married James R. Connell on December 4, 1970 in Vienna, Illinois. He preceded her in death April 12, 1992. She later married Gale Beard on September 18, 2008. Ann worked at Anderson’s Bakery and later at Clay County Hospital Dietary Department for 15 years. She enjoyed many activities including flower and vegetable gardening, fishing, painting, puzzles, mushroom hunting, antiques, watching tennis and HGTV and also loved her baby dogs: Abby, Brandi, Sophie, and Dewey. Ann loved her family and enjoyed the times everyone gathered for cookouts.
Ann is survived by her husband Gale Beard of Xenia; children: Cindy McNeely of Flora, Sam (T.J.) Cook Jr. of Sandoval, Jeff Cook (Jennifer Anderson) of Flora, Melanie (Bill) Brown of Altamont; step-children: Randy Beard of Louisville, Staci Beard Houston of Flora, and Ron (Joetta) Connell of Missouri; grandchildren: Jennifer Smith (Jesse Campos) of Flora, Leslie (Kelly) Colclasure of Flora, Brenton (Mallory) Cook of Granite City, Bethany (Andrew) Hanks of Salem, Jenna Cook of Effingham, Danielle (Colby) Klinger of Oregon, Paige Brown of Altamont; step-grandchildren: Taylor Harmon, Miayah Houston, and Ethan Houston all of Flora; great-grandchildren: Lexi Smith, Payton Campos, Madison Eastin, Braxton Oestreich, Brady M. Rushing, Ozzy Klinger, and soon to arrive, Harrison Cook; and a brother: Jimmy (Deb) Husk. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, her brother Paul Husk, and great-grandchild Brendan Smith.
A graveside service for Ann Beard will be held for family and friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Shadden Cemetery, rural Iuka. There will be no visitation. If attending the graveside service, you may go directly to the cemetery or those wishing to travel in the procession to Shadden Cemetery may meet at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora by 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Clay County Cancer Support Group or Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. To leave a condolence or share a memory with the family visit www.frankandbright.com.
From the East (Flora)
Travel approximately 12 miles and turn right* (north) on Foster Lane/Co Rd 2325. Travel approximately 3 miles on Foster Lane, and cemetery will be on your left, immediately after road curves sharply to left.
*Foster lane is the 2nd right after the Greendale overpass.
From the West (Salem)
Travel approximately 13 miles and turn left (north) on Foster Lane/Co Rd 2325. Travel approximately 3 miles on Foster Lane, and cemetery will be on your left, immediately after road curves sharply to left.
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is tough let your good memories comfort you.
Gale, our sympathy and condolences for your loss.
May God be with all of you. Prayers are being said for you and thoughts are with you at this time of grief. Smile when you can and remember she was loved.
Ann was a great lady and a good friend.O how i remember all of are crazy times we had back in the day.Gale just know im praying for u and your family love u guys im here if u need anything.God got a beautiful ANGEL today. Just remember she is in no more pain. RIP Ann i love and going to miss u.
Gale & Family, So sorry for your loss. May God bless you in the days to come.
May God wrap all you in his arms with comfort through these tough days. Your family and many friends are here for you, just turn to them in times of need. Thinking of you all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Ann was always so sweet to me. Take care of one another.
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of the family. Always remember the good times you shared with Ann.
I worked with Ann at the hospital for quite a while. She was always very pleasant to be around. I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Ann.
Jeff and Cindy- My heart breaks for you both, she is in a much better place and no longer in pain, but the bottom line is Mom is gone and that is a hard lump to choke down. When we were kids they never told us how this day would hurt. But just remember someday we will all be together again, this is just good-bye for a short time. Love you both.
Gale and the rest of your family: May God bless and comfort you for your loss and in your time if sorrow. Please accept my sincere condolences. Ann was a wonderful Lady who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Cindy and Jeff, Love you both! So sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family peace through this troubled time.
sorry about the loss if you need anything let me know
She had a beautiful presence about her that was admirable. The heart of a good woman, one of lifes greatest treasures. We were all blessed to have met her. RIP.
Gail, Sam, Cindy, Jeff so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time.
Will be greatly missed, she was a very special lady glad to have had the chance to work with her and had many laughs together!
Ann was a wonderful, loving person with the biggest heart....Oh how I loved family gatherings at her house....Her love and laughter and her beautiful smile was contagious... She will always hold a special place in my heart.....Til we meet again Love Jennifer~
So sorry to hear of my old friend's passing, she sure left me some good memories. She was one of a kind and will be missed. May god bless you all.
I'm so sorry for the friends and family of Ann. I have known her since I was child. She will be missed by many
Melanie and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May the many memories bring you comfort during this time. I have you in my prayers.
Melanie and family, So sorry to read about your Mom. Last time I talked to her she was very positive It's really hard to lose your Mother. My sympathy.
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to Ann's family and friends. Sincerely, Doug and Debbie (Showalters) Slover
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
so sorry for your loss to all of the family thinking of ou at this time god bless
You will be missed by so many grandma!
My heart goes out to you Melanie, as well as your family. Your mom was a really special lady. I remember her quick wit and good sense of humor. I am sending you love, peace and hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find strength during this difficult time. Love ya, Buffie
Cindy ,Jeff,Sammy ,so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great women and aunt. Our prayers for you and family ,god bless you all
sorry for your loss....my prayers are with the family
Jeff, So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts during this most difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Ann. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you & family in our thoughts & prayers.
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. It's been many years since I last saw Ann, but I will always remember her beauty and kindness. You are all in my prayers.
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