Janis Ann Beard

Janis Ann (Talkmitt) Beard born May 30, 1952 in West Texas Hospital, Lubbock to Monroe and Lorine Talkmitt of Wilson Tx. Janis departed this life May 2, 2024 and now rests in the arms of Jesus.
She grew up on a cotton farm in the Wilson community. Attended St Paul Lutheran School through the 7th grade, then Wilson Public Schools. She graduated high school in 1970. Janis attended Texas Tech University obtaining a degree in Fashion Design in 1974.
She met the love of her life, Miles Beard, by the high school gymnasium in 1969. They dated through their college years and got married on September 21, 1974. They were married 49 years and 7 months. They have 4 loving children and 10 wonderful grandchildren.
Her circle of friends include: Peace Women’s Bible Study; the Methodist “Piece-Makers” Quilting Group; Railroad Retirees & Santa Fe Friends’ Reunion; plus many other family and friends.
Janis loved her quilting and lived each day for a beautiful sunset and a full moon. Bluebonnets were her passion in the Spring. She always ordered chicken fried steak if it was on the menu. She lived her life for her grandchildren and family and was an excellent caregiver.
Janis was preceded in death by her infant sister, Sharon; her Mom, Lorine and her Dad, Monroe.
She is survived by: Her husband, Miles Beard of Hurst. Her children: Shay Beard of Hurst, Beau Beard & Amy of Ft Worth, Lena Lampley & Chase of Paradise Tx and Sarah Guite & C.J. of Grapevine. Her grandchildren: Cayden, Kylee, Kiersten and Bella Beard; Logan, Izabel and Lola Lampley; Nolan, Jameson and Luke Guite. Her siblings: Darrow Talkmitt of Wilson, Twilla Garrett & Mack of Wilson and Quintin Talkmitt of Tahoka.
Services will be May 24, Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst Tx and May 31, St Paul Lutheran Church in Wilson Tx.