Rebecca Lynn Beard

Rebecca Lynn Beard, 53, passed on the morning of Friday, April 1, 2011. Becky was born November 7, 1957, in Buffalo, New York. She grew up in the Buffalo area, but also lived in Lumberton and Willis, Texas. She worked as a homebuilder for Beard Homes with her ex-husband, Mickey Beard. She was an avid golfer, loved water sports, and was an amazing mother and grandmother. Her kids were always the most important part of her life. She is survived by her three sons; Chris Eckert and his wife Cristyn of Austin, Joey Eckert of Houston, and Tony Eckert of Houston; granddaughters, Lilly Eckert and Lola Eckert; mother, Sue Royston; father, Jim Royston; sister, Beverly Ferrara and her husband Ray; brother, Jimmy Royston; nephews, Victor Ferrara, J.R. Royston, and Jody Royston; ex-husband, Tom Eckert and his son Luke Eckert; and the Beard family, including Adam, Christy, Mawmaw, Pawpaw, Blake, Jonas, and London. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at Smith Memorial Park in Willis, Texas. A gathering of her family and friends will be Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at Broussard's. Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com