Sandra Clark Beard

Sandra Clark Beard

November 6, 2021

Sandra Clark Beard, 76, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was affectionately known as Sandy by her friends and family.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Lisa Clark III; her husband, John Beard and his three sons, Geoffrey, Derek and Adam Beard; and her grandchildren, Lizzy and Aiden Clark.

Sandy was the only child of George and Elizabeth Little from Old Greenwich, Conn. She was born in Lima, Peru, where her father was stationed at the end of World War II. Her family returned to the United States when Sandy was still a baby and she grew up in Old Greenwich and attended the Rosemary Hall School in Greenwich, Conn.

She married Howard L. Clark Jr. and moved to New York City where she taught grade school for many years. They had two children, Howard Clark III and Alexandra Clark. Sadly, Alexandra passed away at the age of three.

A life-long learner, Sandy spent many years as a volunteer at the Metropolitan Museum of the Art and gave extended tours in the Costume Institute. Her volunteering also included The Central Park Conservancy.

After her marriage ended with Howard, she married Bob Sisk, from Greenwich, Conn. Their marriage was filled with love and adventure. Big sailors, Bob and Sandra sailed from New York to Virgin Gorda, BVI. Tragically, Bob passed away from throat cancer in 2004.

She met John Beard, from Charlottesville, Va., and they were married in 2009. Each having survived the loss of a spouse, Sandra and John spent 12 years together sharing happiness, love and travel. They lived in Charlottesville and spent the winters in Vero Beach, Fla. During their years together they travelled to Central America, Bhutan and Myanmar with the charity organization Save the Children.

A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Sandy found pure joy in her family and friends. She was an incredibly positive force for all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in her name to AmericaShare, 15 W. 26th Street, 11th floor, New York, NY 10010, (212) 545-7125.