Kathleen Furr Beard

Mrs. Beard, 83, of Charlotte, NC, passed away suddenly January 9, 2012 at her residence.

She was born November 4, 1928 in Stanly County, North Carolina, to the late Alfred Furr and Callie Honeycutt Furr. Kathy, as she was affectionately known, worked for NAPA Auto Parts in Charlotte for more than 30 years before her retirement. She was the first female outside sales representative. After her formal retirement she proceeded to work at Eckerd Pharmacies and even still volunteered at the Steele Creek Branch Public Library. In earlier years, she and her husband were active in the Red Fez Club and the Charlotte Yacht Club.

Private Services will be held by the family.

Mrs. Beard is survived by her children: Larry T. Tyson and wife, Debbie and their sons, Jeffrey and Brett of Charlotte, NC; Ronnie Tyson and wife, Cheri and their sons, Chuck and Kevin; Renee Thompson and her husband, Billy and Debbie Williams and her husband, Tommy and their children, Mendy Mullis and Terrin Williams all of Wadesboro, NC and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Beard; her daughter, Lisa Henry and two brothers: Bennett and J.T. Furr.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in remembrance of Mrs. Beard to the Steele Creek Branch Public Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28273 or to the Charlotte Humane Society, 2646 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Notes of encouragement and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcewenfs.com.

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.