Waldeen Smith Oliver Beard, 102, died April 21, 2022. She was born February 29, 1920 in Deemer, MS.   Mrs. Beard was a long time member of Cullendale Fist Baptist Church. She was an avid fan of game shows and watched them often. She once was a contestant on The Price is Right and won a jukebox!

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Beard was preceded in death by two husbands, W. R. Oliver and Wendell Beard; two sons, Wesley R. Oliver, Jr. and Dennis Beard and a grandson, Michael Evans. She is survived by a son, Larry L. Oliver of Camas, WA; a daughter, Paula Adama (Ben) of Rogers, AR; a step-daughter, Geena Beard Evans of Wichita Falls, TX; two sisters, Rae Sarrett of San Antonio, TX and Betty Lamkin of Heber Springs, AR, several grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 4:00-6:00 Sunday, April 24, 2022. Graveside services will be held 10:30 Monday at Bluff City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holcomb Elementary School, Library Fund, 2900 North Salem Road, Fayetteville, AR 72704 or the charity of your choice.