Nancy Elinor Beard Obituary
The passing of Nancy Elinor Beard (Fredericktown, Missouri) occurred on September 1, 2026. Nancy, born on November 4, 1941 in Saint Louis, Missouri, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Wafler and Elinor Wafler (Eveland); her husband Marvin Beard; and her siblings, Phyllis Wafler and John Jack Wafter.
She is survived by: her children, John McDowell (Jill) and Nancy Twinkle Martin (Patrick); her stepdaughter Jennifer Norris; her brother Mark Wafler (Tammy); and her grandchildren, Sarah Isaac (Brad), Mary Martin, John Martin, Chelsey Lerche (Clay), Matt Martin, Rebecca Flaherty (Corey), Geoffrey McDowell (Alyssa), Alexis Lincoln (Jarrett) and Gracie VanHoosier. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.
