Carol Ann Beard, age 78, a resident of Pasadena, died at her home on November 27, 2015 after a brief illness.

She was born on April 25, 1937, in Washington, DC. She worked as a supervisor for the Motor Vehicle Administration until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, birds and bird watching, travelling, and of course, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her beloved husband of more than 60 years: James M. Beard; her son Donald Beard; her daughter Rose Beard; her grandchildren: Jason Beard and his wife Billie Jo, Jessica Ritter, and Justin Beard; their mother Mary Beard; her sister Kathleen Tuhy, of Alabama; and eight great grandchildren.

Family invites friends to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Wednesday in St. Jane Frances Church. Her interment will follow in Meadowridge Memorial Park. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.