Barbara Beard

Barbara Ann Beard of Cape Girardeau, Mo. passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Our heavenly father gained another angel on this day. She was born on January 25, 1933 to Charles and Hazel Wulfers. Barbara grew up in Cape Girardeau. She married Richard Beard on January 25, 1980. She had five loving daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She was employed for 35 years by Harris companies where she was an executive. She was a faithful servant of God, always willing to help others and selfless in every way. Among many talents she was a successful businesswomen, a gifted seamstress, amazing cook, and self-proclaimed doctor to all her loved ones. (Dr. Barb). Barbara was a mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Her proudest accomplishments were her five daughters. She loved them dearly~ Her grandchildren however were her pride and joy that she spoiled endlessly. She always said, "More special than our own children are the children of our children". Survivors include her daughters, Diane (Gary) Bickings of Kelso, Mo; Debbie (Tim) Suhre of Jackson, Mo; Linda (Joe) Stieffermann,of Washington, Mo; Laura (Rob) Younghouse, of Cape Girardeau, Mo; Kim (Quent) Kasten of Cape Girardeau, Mo; Her sister; Bonnie Miller of (Cape Girardeau, Mo; and brother; Tom Wulfers of Houston, Tx. She is also survived by grandchildren, Jeff Bickings, Jason Bickings, Nick Suhre, Kelli Hamm, Eric Stieffermann, Keith Stieffermann, Todd Stieffermann, Brittany Amick, Andrea Younghouse, Ashlee Younghouse, Brock Kasten, and Karly Kasten; as well as many great grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Mass will follow at 12:00 pm Friday at the church with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Barbara Beard

January 25, 1933 - August 28, 2020