Barbara Sue Handy Beard
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel (8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250) at 10:30 am with Visitation starting at 9:30 am.
Longtime resident of Indianapolis, 73, died March 28th at home in Noblesville, IN. She was born in 1940 to Lucille and Orma Handy in Logansport, In. She graduated from Logansport High School in 1958. She married her college sweetheart in 1961 and graduated cum laude from Franklin College in 1962. She taught English and Speech in Las Cruces, NM, while her husband served in the army at White Sands Missile Range. Returning to Indiana, she taught at Howe High School and earned her MA in English at Butler University in 1971. She taught at various colleges and universities for many years and served for several years as the Director of Extended Services for Ivy Tech. She was a freelance writer, frequent keynote speaker and communications consultant in training for government agencies and businesses. Her biography appeared in the 1980 Who’s Who in the World of Women, 1982-83 Who’s Who in the Midwest, and the 1983-84 Who’s Who of American Women. She was a longtime member of St. Edward the Confessor and was a member of Delta Delta Delta, the Indianapolis Women’s Department Club and the Fortnightly Literary Club. She served on the Board of Directors for the Hoosier Salon and held numerous offices in several organizations. She was preceded in death parents Lucille and Orma Handy. She is survived by : her husband, John Beard; brother Don Handy and wife Donna; brother John Handy and wife Stevie; sister Joyce Welbaum and husband Clyde; son Kent Beard and wife Christy; daughter Tracy Line and husband Steve; grandchildren Alyssa, Alexandra, Sarah, Megan, Abigail and Quin. She loved literature, the theater, art and spending time with her family.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel at 10:30 am with Visitation starting at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Seconds Helpings of Indianapolis at 1121 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Diana Lorenzen says
Sue’s family, I am so sorry for the loss of Sue…she was such a thoughtful and caring person…May God be near you all. Diana Handy Lorenzen
Kathryn & Joshua Blackwell says
All our sympathy is with you. Sue was such an amazing person, she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Kathryn & Joshua Blackwell says
We are so sorry that Sue has passed, she will be missed always. Sue was such an amazing woman, love for her & her family always.
Kathryn Blackwell
Joyce & Clyde Welbaum says
Sue was a wonderful sister! We had so many good times together and created great memories. She had such a good heart-always reaching out to help someone else, even during her own difficult times. I will miss our phone calls and letters so much! She never complained about her illness, but accepted it with such grace and dignity, and always remained full of hope and thankfulness for her many blessings in her life – esp. her family and friends.
Joyce & Clyde Welbaum says
Sue was a wonderful sister and I will miss her terribly! She was always so thoughtful of others-reaching out to help even when she had difficulties. She never complained about her illness, and always remained full of hope and thankfulness for her many blessings – esp. her family and friends. We shared so many good times and wonderful memories and I will miss all our phone calls and letters. So wish we could be there for her service, but our prayers and love are with you.
sandra napolitan says
Sue was a wonderful friend and amazing woman. We began our friendship at Franklin College and had so much fun during that time. She was bright, caring and appreciated her life with John and her family. I will miss her. Sandra Napolitan
Janice Greene Durham says
Sue and I were roommates at Franklin College many years ago. I lost track of her and often wondered what had happened to her. She was such a bright and fun young woman. I know that stayed with her always.Blessings to her family.
Brenda Zabriskie says
My Aunt Sue!! Wow! What an Amazing woman. She never stopped encouraging me when I became a single mom and went to college. Always telling me I can do whatever I wanted and never stop dreaming. I graduated with a BS in Earth Science, GIS and Computer Mapping. We dreamed of taking a European trip or South America to the Aztec ruins but never got there. Its okay though, we had fun dreaming and talking about the things we would do and all she wanted to show me. Aunt Sue, you will always hold a special place in my heart and in my dreams. Loved you then, love you still. Brenda