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Anna Frances Beard

Anna Beard Obituary

Anna Frances Beard, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Blanch Bryant; her father, E.L. Burcham; and her husband, Carlton E. (Jim) Beard. She was a long time member of East End Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Lorrie Motley; son, Hamilton E. (Gene) Beard and wife, Donna; grandchildren, Gwen Hartman and husband, Brian, Christopher E. Beard and Matthew Frye; greatgrandchildren, Kelsea and Mackenzie Beard; sister, Sharon Wilkerson. Funeral services will be held noon Monday, August 17, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Rick Harris officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2009.

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Evelyn Gregory-Simon

August 19, 2009

I am sorry for the time that I have missed with you. Time passes so fast and will never return. Know that you will always be in my heart.

Dawn Maxey Jordon

August 19, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 17, 2009

Frances was a kind and lovely lady. While attending East End Baptist Church years ago...she would always make sure to give a piece of gum to me!She was always so friendly and nice not only to me but to everyone she met.
I know she will be missed by all who knew her.
Shirley and I send our sympathy and prayers to all of the family.

Bob & Shirley Brewer
Fountain Hills, AZ

Steve Maxey

August 17, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jill McCrady

August 16, 2009

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are with us.

Matt, I am so sorry for the lost of your grandma. I know she meant the world to you.
You and your family will be in my prayers.

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