Photo courtesy of Proctor Funeral Home - Camden
Camden, Arkansas
Feb 29, 1920 – Apr 21, 2022 (Age 102)
Waldeen Smith Oliver Beard, 102, died April 21, 2022. She was born February 29, 1920 in Deemer, MS. Mrs. Beard was a long time member of Cullendale Fist Baptist Church. She was an avid fan of game shows and watched them often. She once was a contestant on The Price is Right and won a jukebox!
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Beard was preceded in death by two husbands, W. R. Oliver and Wendell Beard; two sons, Wesley R. Oliver, Jr. and Dennis Beard and a grandson, Michael Evans. She is survived by a son, Larry L. Oliver of Camas, WA; a daughter, Paula Adama (Ben) of Rogers, AR; a step-daughter, Geena Beard Evans of Wichita Falls, TX; two sisters, Rae Sarrett of San Antonio, TX and Betty Lamkin of Heber Springs, AR, several grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home 4:00-6:00 Sunday, April 24, 2022. Graveside services will be held 10:30 Monday at Bluff City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holcomb Elementary School, Library Fund, 2900 North Salem Road, Fayetteville, AR 72704 or the charity of your choice.
Read MoreWaldeen was a great lady. She worked with me at KFC in Camden and Malvern and was always a first class person. Never enough Waldeens in the world.
David Huffman
December 06, 2024 | Tyler, TX | Friend
I was so very very fortunate and honored to have worked with Waldeen for two years at KFC. She was one of the sweetest, and she really helped with molding me not only for my work life, but personal as well. She meant so very much to all of us who knew her. It makes my heart happy she lived such a long life. She will always be a legend my eyes, and I know countless others. It was only last week that I mentioned her in a conversation I had with a friend (who also worked with me at KFC,) so...
Cindy Lou Coke Reynolds
April 26, 2022 | Houston, TX | Friend
she was my first baby sitter in 1964.
greg strange
April 25, 2022 | Bearden, AR | Acquaintance
Paula and family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a long successful life Walden enjoyed and though we know she is in a better place, I know she will be missed. With much love to you, Donna Lowery
Donna Lowery
April 25, 2022 | Camden, AR | Friend
Paula,
I have so many sweet memories of Waldean. I remember years ago when she was living on Osage St, going to visit her. Getting out of the car I could hear her coming out of the house and the first thing she would always say was "Child, where have you been? I can hear her now. There will never be another Waldean. She loved her family with all of her heart. I feel blessed to have known her and I'll cherish the times that I spent with her. She will never be forgotten.
Devona Camp
April 24, 2022 | Conway, AR | Friend
What a wonderful lady, worked with her at KFC in the early 70’s. Such a sweet lady. Sorry you’re loss and praying for the family.
Dinah Sigler
April 24, 2022 | Camden, AR | Friend
Larry and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rhonda and Jimmy Reynolds
April 24, 2022 | Camden, AR | Friend
Our prayers are with your family
Keith & Marsha DUNLAP
April 23, 2022 | Atlanta, TX | Friend
Makes my heart sad. Very sweet and kind lady.
Rose Burroughs
April 23, 2022 | Maumelle, AR | Family