Rita Marie Beard Martin Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Marie Beard Martin (Natchez, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 29, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Beard (Dutch) and Ruby Christian Beard. She is survived by: her husband Michael Martin (Coach) of Vidalia; her pet Beauxdy; her siblings, Rosemary Simmons of Natchez, MS and Charles Beard (Judy) of Laurel, MS; her nieces and nephews, Jason Simmmons (Renee) of Orange Beach, AL, Brian Ceniglia (Morgan) of Natchez, MS, Sarah Beard of Katy, TX and Emily Barfield of Katy, TX; and her siblings-in-law, Frank Martin of Natchez, MS, Emily Eidt (Joe) of Natchez, MS, Cammie Martin of Memphis, TN, Maria Henwood (Jim) of Weston, FL and Chris Foley (Bill) of Hattiesburg, MS.. She is also survived by 5 great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church, Animal Shelter, Cancer Society or St. Jude or a charity of choice.
