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Isabel Beard Obituary

HAYSVILLE - Beard, Isabel, age 91, ret. Southwestern Bell Operator, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Fri, with family present, 5:30-7pm, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Services, 10am, Sat, 47th St. Church of Christ. Preceded by her parents, Karl and Sarah (Kneebone) Korner; husband, Warren F. Beard, Sr.; daughter, Linda Schmidt; sisters, Dorothy Buford, Leona Korner; granddaughter, Hillary Schmidt. Survivors: children, Lauren Massey of Wichita, Rick (Flo) Beard of Haysville, Sara (Kim) Eck, of Wichita, Jim (Merrie) Beard of Norman, OK; son-in-law, Kent Schmidt of Wichita; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 or 47th St. Church of Christ, 601 W. 47th St. So, Wichita, KS 67217. www.wsmortuary.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Nov. 2, 2012.

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November 27, 2012

We just heard about Isabel this morning and wanted to express our sympathy to all the family. We always looked forward to the family reunions and seeing the Wichita gang. Your mom was a very sweet lady and I know she be missed. I would like to think she is in heaven having a family reunion with all who have gone before.
Sincerely, Jerry and Lenore.

Billie Kneebone Porter

November 22, 2012

Aunt Sara was one of my favorite family members growing up...and of course Isabel was part of that special package. Your family is in our prayers. Billie and Pat Porter. Also my mother Marie Kneebone

Johna Garnica

November 7, 2012

Ms. Beard was a great lady. So nice to everyone she met and loved all children. I really enjoyed our talks standing in her porch. She was a great neighbor!!! My prayers for the whole family!!

Steven & Kelly Laurent

November 2, 2012

Jim, Lauren, Sara, and Rick,
We are sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Daniels-Schmidt

November 2, 2012

Lauren, Rick, Sara, and Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I remember what a sweet lady she was. I will be praying for you all.

Robyn Shaver Rogers

November 2, 2012

So sorry to hear about Aunt Isabel. Such fond memories of her and all the cousins. My thoughts are with the family.

Roger Daniels

November 2, 2012

Rick and Family
I am so sorry to hear about the lose of your Mother.I know that she will be welcomed to heaven by your Dad and Linda, and they will take care of her now.Roger Daniels

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