Ruth A. Beard

Ruth A. Beard, 87 of Robinson, IL, died at 9:35 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Magnolia Center in Robinson. She was born on November 18, 1929 in Paris, IL, the daughter of Marshall and Mary C. (Switzer) Moore. She worked in production at L.S. Heath, Robinson. She was a member of the Robinson First Baptist Church, Robinson American Legion Post #69 Auxiliary, Crawford County Home Extension, Crawford Memorial Auxiliary, and Lincoln Trail Campers. On October 18, 1946, she married Paul A. Beard and he preceded her in death on April 18, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Lynda Anderson on December 25, 2000; a granddaughter, Angie Moore on February 27, 2007; 3 brothers, Herbert, William and Paul Moore; and 2 sisters, Martha Beckwith and Clarine Washburn. She is survived by 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Bill & Darra Beard (Robinson, IL), Gary & Joy Beard (Dawsonville, GA), Steve & Mary Lou Beard (Hoffman Estates, IL); 1 grandson & his wife, Brad & Brenda Beard (Dundas, IL); 3 granddaughters & their husbands, Stephanie & Eric Dean (Robinson, IL), Shelly Anderson (Robinson, IL), and Tracy & Todd Gill (Mt. Carmel, IL); 10 great-grandchildren, Michael Moore, Kaytlin Moore, Branton Beard, Brayden Beard, Brianna Beard, Hannah Dean, Hailey Dean, Drew Gill, Rebekah Gill, and Rachel Gill; as well as several nieces and nephews. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6th at the funeral home. A committal service will follow at Robinson New Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, with memorial envelopes available at the funeral home.