Joan Workley Beard

Joan Workley Beard, 77, of Hanover, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the Columbia Cottage of Hanover, PA.  Born on January 22, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward Dale and Madeline Memmel Workley.  She is the beloved wife to Raymond Francis Beard, Jr.

Joan attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving her are her children: John Beard and wife Kim, Diane Bixler and husband Brian, Jeff Beard and wife Vickie, and Jason Beard, grandchildren: Tyler, Liam, Matthew, Leeann, Kristina, Karli, and Kelsi, great-grandchildren: Lorenzo and Emmy, and brother: Dale Workley and wife Nancy.

Joan was predeceased by a sister: Patricia Stansberg.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 5-7 pm at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD 21102.

Funeral services and interment are private.

In lieu of flowers, make a donation to a charity of your choice.