Josephine Louise Beard, age 75, of Lewisburg, Ky., formerly of Sweeny, Tx. went to be with the Lord July 10, 2014, at her daughter's home, surrounded by family after a long illness. She was born on August 2, 1938 at Bay City, Tx., daughter of Joseph and Louise Billeau. On Feb. 15, 1958 she was united in marriage to Bobby G. Beard. She was a homemaker, raising 7 children. She loved to read, sew, crochet, play cards and spend time with family and friends. She was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Russellville, Ky. and a former member of FBC Old Ocean, Tx. She is survived by 3 sons; Bobby J. Beard and wife Shelly of Port Lavaca, Tx., James L. Beard and wife Mary of West Columbia, Tx., and Denver Beard of Gatesville, Tx.,; 3 daughters; Becky Wombwell and husband Travis of Macon, Mo, Yvonne Neal and fiancé Mark Jacobs of Van Vleck, Tx., and Darlene Wright and husband Rodger of Lewisburg, Ky.; 26 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include 4 brothers; Eddie Billeau of Clute, Tx., Wilton Billeau of Sweeny, Tx., Wilson Paul Billeau of Richwood, Tx., and Wilbert Billeau of Van Vleck, Tx., ; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her baby daughter Bethenia Lynn and her 2 sisters, Margaret Billeau and Wilda Ryman, both of Matagorda County. Visitation Tuesday 5-7p.m. and funeral Wednesday 10:00 A.M. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery in Palacios, Tx