Carrie Beard Obituary

Carrie Marie Beard, 90, of Beaumont, Texas passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Monday, March 18, 2013. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, March 22 at Calder Baptist Church, officiated by Doctor James Fuller. A gathering of friends and family will be 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Carrie was born December 11, 1922 in San Antonio, Texas to William and Ruby Yater. She was a resident of Beaumont for 68 years. After attending Abilene Christian College she enlisted in the Navy WAVES during WWII. While serving her country she met and soon married the love of her life Ensign Navy Officer, Louis Henry Beard. After the war they returned to Beaumont and started their family. Carrie, Grammy, embraced life with one goal in mind, to please others. She was a devoted wife, grandmother and friend. As the wife of a young attorney she was an active member of the Jefferson County Bar Association Auxiliary. Carrie's many talents and interests included gardening, cross-stitch, cooking, sewing and counseling her family. As an avid sports fan she felt confident that she could influence the success of her favorite teams in Texas. As a young mother she was active in PTA and taught Sunday School at Calder Baptist Church. Her interests in politics led her to volunteer her time for various campaign committees Carrie was blessed with having the physical and mental strength to participate in the rewarding phases of life. She was interested in education in particular and encouraged her children and grandchildren to remain in school and achieve their highest goals. The family farm in Hardin County and Crystal Beach were locations where she taught her children, their friends and grandchildren an appreciation for nature and God's creations. She had the opportunity to travel to London, Paris, and the Shakespeare country. Being of Scottish decent, her happiest moment was arriving in Edinburgh where she walked the path of her family clan, McPherson. The ultimate joy in her life came with the arrival of her three children, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Having been raised in a Christian home she thought it imperative to spend whatever time and energies were necessary to set a good example and share her faith with her family. Carrie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Louis H. Beard; her children, Becky Louise Bryan and husband, Richard of Houston, Robert William Beard and wife, Kay of Beaumont and Bonnie Marie Brown and husband, Dan of Houston; grandchildren, Meredith Lemon of Spring, Texas, Scott Bryan of Fort Worth, Texas, Leigh Ann Bryan of Houston, Casey Bird of Alvin, Texas, Katy Puckett of New Orleans, Carrie Wright of Pearland, Texas, Kallie Dreher of Benoit, Mississippi, Buck Beard of Beaumont, Matthew Brown of Beaumont and Lucas Brown of Houston; 9 great grandchildren and sister, Billie Prior of New Braunfels. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Cora Fay Yater Huff. The family wishes to extend their special thanks to Jennifer Fountain for her compassion and care of our Mother. Donations may be made to Calder Baptist Church's Building Fund, 1005 N 11th St, Beaumont, TX 77702 and Nutrition & Services for Seniors (seniormeals.org), 4590 Concord Rd, Beaumont, TX 77703.

Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Mar. 21, 2013.
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Becky,
Safe In God's Keeping
I am Home in Heaven dear ones
Oh, so happy and so bright,
There is perfect joy and beauty
In the Everlasting Light
All the pain and grief are over,
Every restless yearing past,
I am now at peace forever
Safely Home in Heaven at Last,
Dear ones, do not grieve so sorley
For I love you dearly, still
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will,
When your work is all completed
He will gently call you Home
Oh, the rapture of that meeting
Oh, the joy to see you come.
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JoEllen Claybrook

March 31, 2013

Becky, we are praying for your family in the loss of your mother. We are never ready to lose our family - praying for peace and comfort knowing she is eternally happy and healthy.

Diana Schipper

March 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debby Haynes Breen

March 25, 2013

Bobby,My heart goes out to you and your family. Your mom was such a beautiful lady and a sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane Winegarden

March 21, 2013

This photo is exactly how I remember your Mother....she was so beautiful, gracious and smart! She always knew what we were up to!!Thinking of you and your precious family during this very difficult time. I am so glad you had her with you for so long.

Kathy Blalock Karnes

March 21, 2013

A beautiful tribute to your beloved mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. May her memory of love and life continue through generations to come.

Fond regards,

Sherry Crider Young

March 21, 2013

Becky. I'm so sorry for your loss. A sad time but tempered by all the good memories of her in all your lives.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Love Maggie

Maggie Owens

March 21, 2013

Even though this time is so difficult what a blessing to have such a long life with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patty DILLON

March 21, 2013

Thoughts & Prayers

Joseph Price

March 21, 2013

Carrie and Louis were our neighbors as well as our members at Calder Baptist. Pam and I enjoyed for many years their happy example on how to live ones life as a couple. I know she will be sorely missed.

Wesley Callaway III

March 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patsy and Kenneth Furlow

March 21, 2013

I am so sorry I will not be able to be with you all in your time or sorrow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers always. Bobby, my love goes out to you for your loss. Roger will give you a big hug for me.

Edna Robichau

March 21, 2013

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