Marie Lovins Beard, 87, of Macon, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. The family invites friends for a time of visitation at 10:00 AM, on Friday, August 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held following visitation at 11:00 AM in the chapel of FairHaven Funeral Home. Immediately following, Mrs. Beard will be laid to rest in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in a Private Ceremony.
Mrs. Beard was born on January 31, 1936, in Douglasville, Georgia, to the late Mr. Clarence Lovins and Mrs. Jewel Owens Lovins. Marie was a Christian and Baptist by faith. Mother and homemaker. She enjoyed her favorite gospel group, the Inspirations and playing Bingo, an avid Atlanta Braves fan, loved fishing and enjoyed playing at the casino's. Dog lover to her 4-legged child "Sophie".
Mrs. Beard was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Elbert Ronald Beard; Brothers: Bobby Lovins
(Breman,GA) , Leonard Lovins and Huey Lovins ( Douglasville,GA )
Mrs. Beard is survived by Brothers: Ollie B Lovins (San Antonio, TX) Kenneth Lovins (Douglasville, GA ) , Jim Lovins ( Doulgasville,GA ) , Five Children : Denice Morgan (Mike), Ft Valley, GA, Becky Beard, Macon, Ga , Keith Beard ( Teresa) Macon,GA, Tim Lovins ( Jeanette), Hawkinsville, GA, Jerry Beard ( Charlene) Byron,GA. She is survived by 13 Grandchildren and 22 Great-Grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you graciously make donations in memory of Marie Beard to Hospice in your local area or to the American Stroke Association.
The family would like to express a heartfelt "Thank You" to the staff at Southern Regency Hospice, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital (Roswell, GA) and Taylor County Rehab (Butler, GA) for their care during her final days.
Friends may sign the online registry at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.