Mary Jane (Roberts) Beard

Mary Jane Roberts Beard 66, of LaGrange, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the hospital with loved ones by her side. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky July 21, 1949. She is survived by Carl Beard, her husband of 17 years; three children and 10 grandchildren: Paige (Brian) Casey of Naperville, IL (Katelyn and Cameron); Shannon (Jesse) Cabot of Delaware, OH (Blake and Charley); and Jason (Margie) Wright of Goshen, KY (Lily and Henderson); sisters, Claudia (Vinny) Ricci of Putnam, CT(Dorianne and Leah) and Rosalee (Martin d.) Anderson of Frankfort, KY (Martin and Claude); step-children, Carl (Melissa) Beard and Laura Beard. She is predeceased by her parents, Claude Henderson and Martha McGaughey  Roberts of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Mary Jane loved the LORD, a fact that was evident by the way she lived her life. She stood tall as a woman of humility and purpose, caring steadfastly for family and others. People looked up to her because they felt encouraged in her presence. She showed compassion throughout her life, from early childhood singing harmony with her sisters at nursing homes to her adulthood making people feel good about themselves in her hair salon, Expectations, in Crestwood.  When some customers could not come to the shop, she would go to their home.  With many, she continued styling their hair in their convalescence and in preparation for their burial. Mary Jane was devoted to her family and was proud of each one. She found no greater joy than having everyone together in her home and being actively involved in their lives.  Among other things she enjoyed were traveling with Carl, home decorating, crafting, cooking, playing the piano, swimming, working puzzles, and cheering for U of L basketball.  Mary Jane and Carl have been blessed as members of Southeast Christian Church, Crestwood Campus. The service is at 3:00 on Wednesday, June 1 at Stoess Funeral Home in Crestwood.  Visitation takes place prior to the service from 1:00-3:00. Burial will be at Floydsburg Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Jane’s memory to Kosair Charities, 982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville or Abbey of Gethsemani ℅ Brother Conrad, 3642 Monks Road, Trappist, KY 40051
She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.   Proverbs 31:26

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