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Mona Beard Obituary
November 25, 1929 - September 9, 2024
Mona passed away September 9, 2024, in Charlottesville, VA. She was born November 25, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, to Mona Towson Wilson and Junius Pendelton Wilson Jr. followed by siblings, Junius Pendelton Wilson III and Virginia Ruth Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Frederick Beard (Maj.A.F. ret); and her siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia (Richard) Van Andel and Barbara (Stephen) Scott; grandchildren, Ethan (Kate) Van Andel, Seth Van Andel, Daniel Scott, and Lauren Scott. Mona graduated from high school at Cathedral School of St. Mary, Garden City, NY, earned an A.B. (History) from Sweet Briar College, and an M.S. (Education) from Hofstra University. She taught at several schools on Long Island, NY, and in Honolulu, HI. Mona was passionate about the welfare and appreciation of animals, especially horses and dogs (Labrador Retrievers!). She was an AKC Tracking Judge and an active therapy dog volunteer in many locations in Charlottesville but particularly at Kluge Children's Rehab Center (KCRC). She helped to organize a local Charlottesville therapy dog group in affiliation with national organizations and certify dog/handler teams. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Please visit TeagueFuneralHome.com to share memories or condolences and find additional memorial information.
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Cheryl S Norman
October 4, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about Mona's passing. She was a good friend of my Mother, Gladys McCubbin, at WCBR. I saw her often and always enjoyed our visits. May your memories be a comfort to you as time goes by. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl Norman
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Bettie Kienast
September 14, 2024
After my therapy dog and I received our therapy dog certification Mona and her dog Hedi became our mentors. That was around 2010 and we kept in touch until I moved away about 2 years ago. We loved our lunches at Keswick Hall and Boar's Head What a terrific lady she was.
Karen Bennett
September 14, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about Mona's passing. Mona was a former neighbor and a faithful friend. We spent many good times together both visiting and having lunch together.
Karen Bennett
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