Anita M Beard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Anita M Beard of Marion, Illinois, born in Dongola, Illinois, who passed away on November 12, 2024 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anita M Beard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Levi and Delsie Barkhauser Dillow; her husband Charles Beard; and her brother Paul Dillow. She is survived by: her children, Duane Cerney (Linda) of New York and Cheryl Tuma (Steve) of Texas; her granddaughter Cally McGrath (John); her great grandchild Mariel McGrath of Anna; her stepchildren, Lybrand Beard (Kathy) and Theresa Johnson of Du Quoin; her pet Lucy; and her sister Carlene Dillow Steele.
Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the graveside shortly before 10:00 a.m. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Finding Forever Animal Rescue, in Marion, Illinois.
