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Elizabeth Beard Obituary
WARRENVILLE, SC - Elizabeth Louise Mills Beard (The Kraut Lady) age 90 of Warrenville, S.C., wife and lifelong love of the late Herbert Beard for over 69 1/2 years, passed away on Saturday, December 10th at Aiken Regional with her loving family and close friends by her side.
Mrs. Beard was born to the late Arthur Mills and Mattie O'Banion Mills and raised in Graniteville, S.C. She was married at an early age and became an Army wife, during which time she raised six children and traveled around the world. She and her husband became known for their fantastic kraut and relish making. Mrs. Beard was a member of Southside Baptist Church and Christian Heritage Church in her heart.
She is survived by daughters, Patty (Jimmy) Bryant and Marion (Joey) Lynn both of Graniteville; two sons, Dennis (Valeria) Beard of Warrenville and Eddie (Sandra) Beard of Graniteville; a daughter-in-law, Ann Beard of Augusta, Ga.; grandchildren, Tommy Beard, Willie Beard, Brad Beard, Jayme Bryant Wilson, Stephanie Beard Goodhand, Jennifer Burgess, Brian Beard, Melinda Beard, Keith Beard, Christy Beard Lawter, Bobby Beard, James Barrett and Matthew Lynn; thirteen great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren; two nieces, that were like her daughters; Diane "Kat" Hall (Irvin) Cato and Brenda Koon (Frank) Taylor. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by sons, Tommy Beard and Robert "Bobby" Beard; three sisters, Ida Foster, Helen Doolittle and Hazel Mills.
The funeral service will be at the Christian Heritage Church on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM with Pastors Stephen Phillips, Jonathan Randall, Jody Padgett and grandson, Brad Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service. Friends and family may also call at the daughter's (Patty's) residence. The interment will follow at the Warrenville Cemetery. The Pallbearers will be Ben Chavis, Bill Scott, Clyde Harkins, Irvin Cato, Tommy McElveen, Ronnie Maxwell and Glenn Sanders. The Staff of Pepperhill Nursing & Rehab. Center will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The family is especially grateful to the entire staff of Pepperhill Nursing and Rehab Center, where Mrs. Beard spent 4 1/2 years as a resident. These wonderful people were her adopted family who she loved dearly, and they loved her in return. She was treated with compassion and respect.
Memorials may be made to Christian Heritage Church Women's Ministry for their nursing home outreach or to Pepperhill Activities Department. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street Graniteville SC, 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Frank@Brenda Taylor
January 2, 2017
Aunt Louise was like a mom to Brenda and great aunt and always had good advice to help everyone with problems she will be missed
Kathleen Dyches
December 14, 2016
May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. Heaven gained another Angel and I know one who was there to welcome Mrs. Elizabeth. .. Rita,my mom, was her roommate for a short time and really enjoyed her. I always enjoyed visiting with Ms Elizabeth and you all as well while I worked. . .Prayers lifted for you all
Barbara Heath
December 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Mrs. Beard was a Blessing to all that knew her.
Alberta Newsome
December 13, 2016
So very sorry Patty for your loss. May God hold you close. Love n prayers
John and Mary Jane McLimans
December 13, 2016
Patty so sorry for your loss We know she is walking with the Lord but those left behind will miss her May you and your family have peace and the presence of God to comfort you in your loss.
Christy Hutto
December 13, 2016
I only had the opportunity to meet Ms Beard 2 yrs ago, but those two years have been a blessing. She was a blessing to my family and a great friend to my grandmother. Heaven has surely gained another Angel. Prayers to you all...Christy Hutto
Carole Carmichael
December 13, 2016
Thinking of all of you. My heartfelt condolences.
KATHERINE KOON
December 12, 2016
Aunt Louise i miss you. I know you are up there with Uncle Herbert and Nanny (Ida) looking down on us. I LOVE YOU. FLY HIGH.
Sammy Spires(Koon)
December 12, 2016
Patty, Eddie, Dennis and Marion i'm so sorry for your great Loss. Aunt Louise was a great woman and i so loved her. Aunt Louise i know you are Dancing in Heaven with Uncle Herbert again. God Bless you all and much Love, Sammy
Mary Ann Spires
December 12, 2016
Marion I send prayers to you and your family. Your mom was a wonderful lady. I remember our sleep overs and your mom driving us around looking at Christmas lights as young teenagers.
Bobby Easler
December 12, 2016
Dennis so sorry for your loss we will be praying for you and your family
Barron and Heather Koon
December 12, 2016
Will miss you aunt Louise. Will miss seeing you! Miss your relish and that delicious kraut! Until we see you again! Barron and heather koon
Patty Clarke
December 12, 2016
The world has lost a beautiful woman, but Heaven has gained a beautiful angel!! Patty, Marion, Eddie, Dennis, Jayme - I know your loss and the emptiness you feel now. But your faith will carry you through. There were so many who loved your beautiful Mama/Nanny and she will be forever missed!
Larry & Tracey Barton
December 12, 2016
Patty, Jimmy, Jamie, and Brad - So sorry for your loss. We keep the whole family in our prayers and thoughts. Love ya'll
Angela Hensley
December 12, 2016
So sad to hear of this news. Granny was a delight to be around - always joking, laughing, and knew exactly how to make you feel like you were part of the family. Always had great conversations with her and PaPa Beard.
Kenneth & Estelle F. Ellis (Mark, Michelle & Stephen)
December 12, 2016
Valeria & Dennis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Find comfort when you recall all the scenes of your mother you have in your hearts. Find peace knowing she now walks in Heaven with all of your family and friends - and in the presence of the Lord.
June New
December 12, 2016
My condolences and prayers are with Mrs. Beard's family. I only met her twice at Pepperhill but I know her daughter Patty and know what great love she had for her mother. That speaks volumes about what kind of Mom she was. God bless each of the family members and give them comfort and peace yet joy in their hearts knowing she lived a good, long life and is now enjoying her eternal home with Jesus.
June H. new
Priscilla Koon Lord
December 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Robert & Josie Hall
December 12, 2016
So sorry to hear about Mom...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family...God bless you all at this time of need..
Charlene Blackwell
December 12, 2016
Eddie my prayers are with you an your family. I an sorry for your loss.
John Kemp
December 11, 2016
Dennis and Eddie our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this time of loss.
Betty Busch
December 11, 2016
Patty, Sandra and all of your family. I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Beard's passing. I enjoyed talks with her when visiting my sister in the nursing home before. She was really a precious lady. My love and prayers are with you all.
Giles Johnson
December 11, 2016
So sorry to hear. May God be with you all at this time of need
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