Nina L. Beard, 74, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away March 20, 2019 at her residence.

FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois, with Mr. Matt Renald officiating.  Burial will follow at Farnsworth Cemetery in Keenes, Illinois.

Friends of the Nina L. Beard Family may call from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, March 25, 2019 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

For those who wish, memorials may be given to Saint Judes Children’s Research Hospital or Bethel Grade School Athletic Department in Memory of Nina L. Beard and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.