Memphis, Tennessee
Sep 9, 1921 – Nov 27, 2024
Ray Beard, 103, passed away on November 27, 2024. She was born on September 9, 1921, in Grenada County, Mississippi. She was raised on a farm with her two older sisters, Mavis and Sue. After high school graduation, she and a cousin, Alean, came to Memphis to attend business College. Ray started...
Read MoreAunt Ray and my dad, her nephew share the same birthday so for the past 13+ years we as a family have been celebrating her birthday in Memphis. She was full of life and was always very loving. I enjoyed my years living and visiting her and Jimmy in Memphis and later when I moved away. She will be greatly missed and my heart goes out to Jimmy. Love ya, Mary Sue & Steve
Mary Sue Martin
December 04, 2024 | Family
My Aunt Ray was such a great inspiration in my life. She always had a smile for everyone! Aunt Ray once told me not to grieve when she was gone but to sing, When the Saints Go Marching In! I love you Aunt Ray! Jimmy, we are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you as you navigate through this difficult period of time. Suzanne and Jimmy NeSmith
Suzanne NeSmith
December 02, 2024 | Family
I worked with Ray Beard's husband, Neil Beard, between 1957 and 1961 at Lowenstein's East in Memphis. Neil always spoke fondly of his wife, and I am pleased to learn that she lived a long and happy life. Kenneth T. Jackson
Kenneth Jackson
December 01, 2024 | Family
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
November 30, 2024 | Memphis, TN
