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Elnora Beard Obituary

Elnora Beard Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Elnora Beard was born August 7, 1950 in Brookhaven, MS. to the late Lindsay Sr. and Emma Beard. She attended Lansing Public Schools and was a former employee of the State Bar of Michigan. Elnora peacefully departed this life on Thursday July 25, 2013. She leaves to cherish precious memories sons Lionel Beard of Marion, IL and Lindsay Patton of Lansing and daughters Ellen Beard of Lansing, Tonya (Charles) Allen, Kim (Sheldon) Matthews and Charleta Beard all of Detroit, MI, siblings Lindsay Jr., Robert, Dale, Linda, Carolyn and Elaine Beard, Mary Lyle, Ruthie Hodge all of Lansing, MI, 18 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and close friend Charles Terrell. Visitation will be held from 3p.m. to 9p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph, Lansing. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013, 12 noon at New Mount Calvary Baptist Church with family receiving friend at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jul. 31, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Kimberly Beard

August 14, 2013

Mom this light I give back to you for always showing me the way in life. I will always love you and you will always be in my heart, may you rest in peace my love.

Camble

August 9, 2013

So sorry for your lost, heard someone talking about her passing, I looked her up. We did not know Ms Beard, yet we care. We are praying for the family.

Tee Tanner

August 5, 2013

To my "SIster" Ellen

God will give you peace, love and blessing in knowing you took care of your mother..You cared for her as a Loving Christian Daughter. My hat goes off to you.. You ARE a sweet loving sister and I'm glad you are mine.. May God Bless and Keep you forever!!! Your sister..

Patricia Hodge (Oliver)

August 4, 2013

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

April Holland

August 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Beard family during your time of loss and sorrow.

August 2, 2013

To the entire Beard Family So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you the Anderson Family Al, Karan Diana Hollenbeck, Jannette Dennis

Monica Blackwell

August 2, 2013

A little light to help her find her way. May God bless you all

Jerome Thomas

August 2, 2013

To Dale and the rest of the Beard family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

WENDY LITTLE AND FAMILY

August 1, 2013

MISS ELNORA ALWAYS TREATED ME AND MY FAMILY LIKE WE WERE A PART OF HER FAMILY. SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE BEARD FAMILY. ELLEN, CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME. I'M ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU.

JUANITA HARRIS

August 1, 2013

TO THE BEARD FAMILY,SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER.

CHERIE WATSON

August 1, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

angie fuentes

August 1, 2013

my thoughts and prayer are with you all

Sharon(Black) and Stan Curry

August 1, 2013

Special condolences to the Beard family,Dale and Elaine and the rest of the Family.

Denise Pullen

July 31, 2013

To the entire Beard family and all of Elnora's children. May you find comfort in the love and fond memories you have of sweet Elnora. I will miss her too. May she rest in peace.

Love,
Denise Pullen

Jerrell Richardson

July 31, 2013

To Elaine and the rest of the Beard family. My thoughts and prayers with you all at this most trying of times. May God bless and keep you always.

Janice Sheffey

July 31, 2013

To Elaine and the rest of the family, while I don't know Elnora but I run into you quite often and would like for you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Patricia Robinson

July 31, 2013

To Dale & the entire Beard family: I am so sorry for the loss of Elnora. During these dark times look to the hills where your help comes from, your help comes from the Lord which made heaven & earth

Stephanie Savage

July 31, 2013

To Dale, Mary and the entire Beard family,
I pray God's special grace and peace as you fondly remember the special place your sister has in your hearts.

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