Clara Belle Beard, age 78

April 18, 1940 – October 22, 2018

Clara Belle Beard, age 78, of Sigel, Illinois, passed away in her sleep, the morning of Monday, October 22, 2018, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM – Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, Illinois, with Pastor Tim Bursott officiating.  In loving memory of Clara, memorials may be made to the donor's choice.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.

Clara Belle was born on April 18, 1940, in Dieterich Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Velma (Lybarger) Beard.

Clara Belle was a wonderful sister, aunt, daughter and friend.

Clara Belle worked many years and retired from Fedder's in Effingham, Illinois.

Clara Belle is survived by:

Nephews she raised as her own children –Matthew (Betsy) Haynie of Effingham, Illinois

Aaron (Hillary) Beard of Sigel, Illinois

Clara Belle proud of all her many nieces and nephews and loved them all the same.

Brothers – Ed (Wanda) Beard of Neoga, Illinois

Clara Belle was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Raymond and (Samuel) Garland and her longtime companion of 50 plus years, Dallas Czerwonka.