Hattie Ruth Beard, age 93, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Gateway Nursing Center.Born January 17, 1925 in Caldwell county, Hattie was a daughter of the late Walter and Carrie Beard. Hattie, in addition to her parents, is preceded in death by her siblings: John David Beard; Eugene Asbury Beard; Edgar Thomas Beard; Lawrence Walter Beard; Floyd Albert Beard; Mamie Lou Beard Thompson; and Odeen Beard Hickman. Hattie is survived by many loving family members and friends. There will be a memorial service to celebrate Hattie’s life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Evans Funeral Chapel. Mr. Ted McKinney will be officiating the service. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Gateway Nursing Center for their loving care of Hattie Beard. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service is serving the Beard Family.