Frances Joan Beard

Frances Joan Beard, age 82 of Moscow, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She was born April 30, 1938 in Houston, Texas to parents Sammy Elmo and Doris Faye Faulkner who preceded her in death along with her brother, Jesse Lynn (Buddy) Faulkner.

Frances was a full-time homemaker and the gentle moving force that ran the family that she loved so dearly. She was selfless in her manner, always placing the needs of others before her own. Her gracious spirit was a shining light to those who loved her and all that ever met her.

Frances excelled in swimming and volleyball in school. She spent countless hours cheering on her loved ones at gymnastic meets, baseball, football, soccer and basketball games. She enjoyed watching sunsets and hummingbirds. She would never turn down an opportunity to go to the movies or enjoy a hamburger with her family and friends.

Frances was married to James Beard for almost 64 years. She was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital which is where their children were born. She and James graduated from Milby High School which is where their children also graduated.

Survivors include her husband, James Hollis Beard; son, Jay Michael Beard and wife Debra; daughters, Diana Lynn Richardson and husband Tim and Cindy Lea Johnson and husband Kris; sister, Margaret Carol Hight; grandchildren, Jason Beard and wife Mendy, Parker Richardson and wife Evelyn, Adam Beard and wife Amanda, Katy Kovar and husband Andrew, Kyle Johnson, and Austin Johnson; great-grandchildren, Rylee Beard, Caleb Richardson, Jake Beard, Audrey Beard, Abby Richardson, Ajay Beard, Kase Kovar, and Avery Kovar; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Services will follow starting at 12:00 noon, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment will follow at Morgan Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.


PACE-STANCIL FUNERAL HOME
303 E. CROCKETT
CLEVELAND, TEXAS
281-592-2641