Samantha J. Beard Obituary
We bid farewell to Samantha J. Beard (Lansing, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 10, 2026 at the age of 57. Samantha touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Sam Belsito; and her grandparents, Virgalene Reeder, Anthony (Mary Villela), Joseph and Luigina Belsito.
She is survived by: her mother Josephine Belsito; her sisters, Luigina Tweddle (Jeffrey), Toni Douglass (Bruce) and Angie Butterwick (Chris); her children, Jared and Emily Beard; and her grandson Khyree. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In honor of Samantha's caring spirit and love for others, memorial donations may be made to Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), 200 Vesey St., 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281, https://www.breakthrought1d.org.
