Myrtle Beard Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Myrtle Beard of Xenia, Illinois, who passed away on August 2, 2022, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lowell Wyman and Pauline Wyman (Krantz); her husband Gene Beard; her parents-in-law, George and Vera Beard; her sister Helen Higgason; and her brother-in-law Glen Beard.
She is survived by: her children, Pam Goodman (Bob) of Xenia, Russell Beard (Trudy) of Iuka, Janet Britton of Xenia and Jane Williams (Jim) of Rinard; her grandchildren, Jami Anderson (Aaron), Joe Goodman (Larissa), Ryan Beard (Jessica), Tracie Beard (Austin Blocker), Emily Blackwell (Jeramia), Jenny Lopez (Trey) of Olivia Walters, A. J, Casolari, Adam Casolari (Felicia), Logan Williams and Colton Williams; her stepgrandson Devin Williams (Avery); her brothers, Basil Wyman of Xenia and Howard Wyman (Connie) of Xenia; and her brother-in-law Gale Beard (Liz) of Xenia. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted through the funeral home.
