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Obituary For Mrs. Pauline Loretta Beard

Mrs. Pauline Loretta Rambert Beard departed this life on February 6, 2017 at Amicasa Assisted Living & Hospice Center, Decatur GA. She was the youngest daughter of Lula Lewis Rambert and Henry Rambert. Her beloved sister Irene Haynes, brothers Claude, George, and Jesse and her parents preceded her in death. She was 92 years old.

Born August 4, 1924 in Memphis Tennessee, her early school years were spent Memphis public schools. High school studies were completed at a local boarding school where she played basketball and excelled academically.

After graduating high school, she married a young marine named Ernest Edward Beard from Holly Springs MS. From this union, eight children were born; five in Memphis TN and three more after the family moved to Jacksonville NC in 1952. Her family became members of First Baptist Church on Court Street. There she sang in the choir, served as an usher and cheerfully welcomed visitors as a member of the hospitality ministry. She was also a member of Chit Chatters Social and Savings Club. It was in Jacksonville that her dream of working as a nurse was realized. Mother earned certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse and was employed over 10 years at Onslow Memorial Hospital and later went on to work in a local long term care facility while pursuing a RN degree. After moving to Atlanta in 1978 she continued her work in private duty nursing and companion care assignments until her retirement.

First Baptist on Gresham Rd. became her church home the year she moved to Atlanta. For 39 years, she has been faithful to her church with her presence, her gifts, her talents and service as an usher, a member of the Sun Shine Sisters, the Jubilee Ministry and Missionary Board. The congregation was well entertained with her readings and skits, at least “that’s what some folks say!” Mother had a great sense of humor and always had a quick come-back.

Fiercely independent, Mother loved and enjoyed family, family beach vacations, gatherings and traveling! She thought modes of transportation were invented just for her! She loved to drive, be driven, fly, cruise and travel by bus and train. Trips to California, Puerto Rico, Germany, Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Florida, Chicago and the Caribbean broaden her horizons. Her trips and adventures were shared with whoever had the chutzpah to go with her! She even took a fifty-nine cent bus tour from Atlanta to Washington DC and New York in one weekend!

Four generations are left to celebrate her life: seven children, Joyce Henry(Leon), Paulette Baber, Elaine Tamplin(Wallace), Connie Sinclair, David Beard(Frances), Denise Beard, and Phillip Beard(Karoline); eleven grandchildren, Cheryl Beedles, Leon Henry, Jr., Sheila Henry(Lauren), David Beard(Tiffany), Jr., Tiffany Smith(Joel), Nicole Capers(Wendell), Reginald Grayson, Philip Baber, Raven Beard(Valencia), Tiffany Hill(Clarence) and Marcus Beard; eleven great grandchildren, Anthony Beedles(Cassandra), Ebony Resurrecíon(Anthony), Monique Beedles, Jasmine Henry, Jason and Sydney Smith, Triston and Trenton Sinclair, Sean and Jaden Capers, Destiny Hill and five great-great grandchildren Kingston and Brooklyn Beedles, Elijah and Ava Resurrecíon and Jaden Dyer. Her oldest son Ernest Edward Beard Jr. and grandsons Stewart James Sinclair and Christopher Beard also preceded her in death. Mother also leaves daughters-in-law Nellie McFadden of Decatur GA and Jean McBeth Beard of Brooklyn NY; her sister-in-law Edna Rambert and a lifelong friend of 60 years Agnes Burke, nieces, nephews and a host of friends in Jacksonville NC; a brother-in-law James Henry Beard, nieces and nephews in Holly Springs MS; nieces and nephews in Memphis TN, Arkansas and Florida, Marietta GA; as well as her many friends and church family throughout metro Atlanta. We will miss you Pauline Loretta Rambert Beard but “You, however, will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age” Genesis 15:15, and will always be remembered affectionately as Tom, Punchie, Mother, Granny, Granny-Gran, Aunt Pauline, Paul, Miss Pauline, Ms. B, and Mother Beard.

“Now choose life so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life and he will give you many years in the land.” Deuteronomy 30:19-20

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Guest Book

Condolences to the family. God blessed you with a wonderful mother. May your loving memories comfort you during your bereavement.

- Vera Redwine to the family

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. May the love of family, friends, and Almighty God bring you comfort and support during your time of grief and afterward. (Ps. 83:18; Isaiah 41:10) May your precious memories of her and the hope of a resurrection right here on a restored earth bring you peace. (Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:11, 29)

- P. Henderson

To The Beard Family, Life is so brief and that what makes it so difficult to accept the death of a loved one. The Bible promises we are going to be able to live in a world free of death. Revelation 21:4 speaks of a resurrection of our love ones and Isaiah 28:8 says he(Jehovah God) is going to swallow up death forever. We have a bright future ahead of us. Please allow the scriptures to bring you a measure of peace and comfort.

- Ramona Barney-Ellison

I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Mrs. Beard and may God be a refuge and strength in your time of sorrow.(Psalms 46:1)

- P. Watts

On behalf of the Burke and Pointe Families we send our deepest condolences to the Beard Family . Very truly.I tell you, you will weep and mourn,...you will have pain, but your pain will turn into joy John 16:20 God Bless, and we LOVE you.

- Mr.& Mrs. David Sharon Pointe

There is so much that should be said at this time, but no words seem adaquate. Just hope you know that you're been thought about and cared about...and hope you find special comfort in knowing that your mother-and all she meant to you- will remain in your heart forever. Our sincere condolences!

- Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Pointe

On behalf of BTCW Ministries we would like to express our deepest condolences to the entire family of Mrs. Pauline Loretta Beard. Our thought and prayers are with you may God continue to give the entire family comfort and strength during this time. God Bless.

- Reverend Dr. Pamela K. Fegan-Chaney