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SHIRLEY BEARD FAIRCHILD 83 of Boynton Beach, FL and Monroeton, PA fell into the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ and her beloved family in heaven on Friday, May 28, 2010. She is survived by her husband, George "Joe" Musselman Fairchild; sister, Angeline Hunter of State College, PA; and three children and their spouses, Chris and Sheryl Beard Robbins of Pittsfield, MA, Alan Lindley Beard of Walpole, MA, and Joe and Mary Beard Kuniski of Coppell, TX. In addition, she is survived by two step children and their spouses, Ritta and George Arthur Fairchild of Newberg, PA and Ray and Kay Fairchild Hamlin of Ogunquit, ME and one daughter-in-law, Linda Beard Corwin. Shirley is also survived by 11 grand- children and six great grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her first husband, J. Ralph Beard and two sons, Brian Warren Beard and Paul Kellison Beard. Prior to retirement, Shirley was employed as a Home Economist as part of the Bradford County (PA) Cooperative Extension Service. She was a graduate of Springville High School and the Pennsylvania State University. Shirley was a member of the First Presbyterian Churches of Boynton Beach, FL and Towanda, PA. She was a former moderator of the Presbyterian Women of Tropical Florida. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. A fellowship hour will follow. A private family interment service will be held at Fern Knoll Cemetery, Dallas, PA on Friday, June 4 at 1:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in Towanda, PA at 11:00 AM followed by a luncheon at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 235 S.W. 6th Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 in ShirleyÕs memory. SCOBEE-COMBS-BOWDENFUNERAL HOME & CREMATORYBoynton Beach, FloridaFamily Owned & Operated To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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June 1, 2010
Dear family of Shirley, I did Shirley's hair for many years before and after she moved to Florida for the winter. I always enjoyed our conversations when she was in my chair. She truly loved her family and was very proud of all you.
I will miss her.
She had a very strong faith in her Lord , this should give you all great comfort.
Michelle Irvine
Carol (Kopf) Houssock
June 1, 2010
Shirley was my supervisor at my first job out of college back in 1974. What a nice lady, and she was so proud of her family. My sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
June 1, 2010
Dear Joe, Kay, Art, Family,
Our sincere condolences to you upon Shirley's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Always, Kay, Debbie, Richard Hartman
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