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Elna Beard Obituary

Elna Craig Beard GOOSE CREEK - Elna Craig Beard, 73, of Goose Creek, SC, formerly of Pasadena, TX, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 28, 2011, at a local hospital. She was born in Houston, TX on November 24, 1937, to the late James Wesley Craig and Ann Lou Landers. She never met a stranger. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time on the Internet, emailing friends and family, and maker cards on her computer for special occasions. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her children: Paul David Gilbert (Anitra) of Goose Creek, SC, Mary Lou Vaughn of AL, and Martha Stininger (Alex) of IN; step sons: Steve and Roy Beard of TX; grandchildren: Artina, Jessica, Patricia, Dianna, Larry, Nicholas, and Christina; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at a later date at Pasadena Funeral Home, 2203 Pasadena Boulevard, Pasadena, TX 77502. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED TO THE CARE OF CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, NORTH CHARLESTON. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2011.

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Roy Beard

January 31, 2011

Elna was a nice stepmom, and a good wife to my dad. They loved eachother and I think they had a good life together. I am going to miss her, but I know they are together again. My Condolence on her passing.

Melanie Scott

January 31, 2011

Our condolences to the family. Elna will be missed very much. Mom (Norma) will especially miss talking to her. God Bless.

The Austin family

Melissa Hook

January 31, 2011

Paul, Mary & Family,

We are so saddened to hear of Elna's passing. We wish we could be with you as you go thru these next days. Know that we are praying for you all during this time. God Bless you all!!

Love,
Jud & Melissa Hook

jack yates

January 30, 2011

I have known Elna for a long time an it's sad when I lose a good friend but its twice as sad to me when I have to lose the same friend twice the first time was when she left here an now this. Elna I missed you before this past friday an I will miss you after this past friday.
P.S. Elna when you get up there try to keep sending me emails.
jack

January 30, 2011

Hello Mary,

I am so sorry to hear that my Aunt Elna passed away. Ted and I both send our condolences in your loss. She was the last Aunt that I have left, and yes she was a wonderful woman and will be in our memories always. Just to let you know she passed away on my Mother's birthday. If there is anything that we can do, just let us know and please keep in touch.

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