Obituaries 09-03-26

BILLIE ANN HALL BEARD

April 25, 1943-July 18, 2026

Funeral services for Billie Ann Hall Beard, 83, were conducted on 
Thursday, July 23, 2026 from Mt. Paran Church of God North, with Dr. 
Kirk Walters officiating.

A private family burial followed at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, 
Ga.

Born on April 25, 1943 in Mississippi to Bill and Marion Hall, she was 
the oldest of three daughters and shared a strong bond with her sisters 
Bettye Sue and Barbara, whom she loved dearly. She was a devoted 
follower of Christ, a loving wife, mother, Nana, teacher and faithful 
friend. 

After graduating from Jones Junior College and the University of 
Southern Mississippi, she moved to Georgia, where she began a remarkable 
41-year career as an elementary school teacher. Through her compassion, 
wisdom and unwavering faith, she touched the lives of countless students 
and families.

It was also in Georgia that she met the love of her life, Douglas Beard. 
Together, they built a Christ-centered home and were blessed with three 
children: Kristena, Andrew and Joy.

Billie Ann continued her teaching career in the Cobb County School 
District for 26 years at Big Shanty Elementary and Kennesaw Elementary. 
While teaching full-time and raising her family, she earned her 
Master's degree from Georgia Southwestern University. Beyond the 
classroom, she mentored student teachers, many of whom carried her 
passion for education and her love for children into their own 
classrooms, extending her legacy for generations to come.

Billie Ann's greatest calling, however, was her faith in Jesus Christ. 
She and her family attended Mount Paran Church of God North, where she 
served and worshipped for many years. Following the passing of her 
beloved husband, she became actively involved in the church's widow's 
ministry — Joyful Hearts. Through handwritten notes, cards and words 
of encouragement, she faithfully ministered to others walking through 
grief. It never took long in a conversation before Billie Ann would tell 
someone about Jesus. She was a devoted prayer warrior who lifted up her 
family, friends and countless others before the Lord every day.

She died on July 18, 2026.

She is survived by her children, Kristena Beard of Canton, Ga., Andrew 
Beard of Kennesaw, Ga., and Joy Ivey (Jade) of Kennesaw; her cherished 
grandchildren, Zayne, Ayesha, Lillian, Hannah and Patrick Douglas; her 
sisters, Bettye Sue Evans (Danny) of Petal and Barbara Stallings (Ray) 
of McDonough, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas Beard; her 
father, Bill Hall; and her mother, Marion Hall.

While our hearts grieve her absence, we do not grieve without hope. 
Billie Ann placed her unwavering trust in Jesus Christ and we rejoice 
knowing she is now in His presence. We can only imagine the joy she 
experienced hearing the words of her Savior.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." — Matthew 25:23.