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Joan Beard Obituary
July 6, 1953 - June 26, 2025
Joan Loretta Beard, 71 of Smiths Station, passed away June 26, 2025. Ms. Beard was born July 6, 1953 to Felder and Ruth Beard of Tylertown, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Beard. She is survived by her children: Scott Tart of Mississippi, Robert Ethridge of Moldova, Sherrie Martin of Colorado; brother Ken Beard of Mississippi; and long-time boyfriend Brad Hedrick of Alabama; aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed.
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Christine Windham
July 20, 2025
I hated hearing this! I will hold close the fun amazing times the three musketeers had. Joan was such a sweet person. I hope your up there with your mom and everyone else that passed before you. Love you Joanie. RIP
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