Paralee Ridley Beard

Paralee Ridley Beard Age 91, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.


Paralee is preceded in death by her late husband, William Frank Beard Sr., sons John “Benard” Bigsbee, Terry and Jerry Beard, daughter-in-law Yolanda Green, grandchildren Sebrina and Sebastian Daughtdrill and Santonio Beard, along with numerous other relatives. Now the Ridley Circle is complete as her family ushers her into the Heavenly Kingdom. Before her passing, she lived to see 5 generations of her own creation.


Paralee leaves to cherish her loving memories; her devoted children, Mary Ann (Gene) Daniels, William Frank Beard Jr. Yvonne Beard, Joe Lee Beard, Sallie Beard, Tyrone Beard, Joan Beard, Juanita Beard, Linda (Sebastian) Daughtdrill, and Dr. Helen Beard. Devoted grandchildren, Alisa, Vashon (Gary), Steven, William III, Carlithia, Lakesha (Chris), Robert, Ca’Meshia, Christopher, Jamese (Lawrence), Quanette (Corey), Joe Jr, John Henry, Sabrina, Robert (Teonda), Se’Bon, Sebastian II (Britne), Rodshawn, DeWonte (Destiny), Dontavious, Tykeya, Asia, Shontavia. 55 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. A host of devoted nieces, nephews, God-Children, and the John Henry Hale Community family.