Frances Mayes Beard passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 surrounded by her family. She had been in a 3-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Fran was born in Lampasas, Texas on October 6, 1927 to Lewis Monroe Mayes and Josie Martin Mayes. She was preceded in death by both parents; brother Lewis Mayes and sister, Louise Stollenwerk. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, George Beard; son Don and his wife Brenda; daughter Nancy and her husband Donovan; three grandchildren Aaron Beard and wife Mindy; Jay Beard and wife Angeline and Allison White; 7 great grandchildren; sister Lois Mayes and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24th from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home at 3125 North Lamar Blvd. A memorial service will follow immediately after the visitation at the same location.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Crystal Murray and her staff at Scott & White Round Rock; Health Sense Hospice of Austin; nurse Rachel and caregivers Joyce and Angie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.