Connie Elizabeth Beard, affectionately known by some as Liz, was born on November 10, 1959, in Lubbock, Texas. She passed away on September 9, 2024, in Northwest Arkansas.

Connie was a loving mother and MeMe/MiMi, survived by her daughters Rachel Remington and her husband Bobby Remington, Dawn Sponsler and her husband Ryan Sponsler. and her son Michael Beard and his wife Jimmie Beard. Connie was a proud MeMe/MiMi to numerous grandchildren: Jordin Elizabeth Remington, Bryce Alan Remington and his wife Zoey Nicole Remington, Korben Michael Sponsler, Gabriel James Smith, Kenedi Allison Sponsler, Andrew Lincoln Beard, Keagan James Sponsler, Harlie Rae Beard, Samuel Wade Beard, and Koda Dawn Beard. She is also survived by her only great-granddaughter, Blake Lee Vivian Remington.

In addition to her children and grandchildren, Connie is survived by her beloved sister Belinda Brown and her husband James Brown, as well as her brothers Andy Branscum and Jamie Branscum. She was also loved and honored in her life in a special way by her nieces Heather Rosenberg and Jennifer Taylor.

Connie was preceded in death by her mother, Glenna Faye Hollon Branscum, her brothers David Irvin and Gary (Bubba) Irvin, her aunt Barbara Sue Hearn and uncles Jerry Dean Hollon, and Donald Leroy Hollon. Along with countless other close family members who she excitedly met in heaven.

Connie was accredited in interior design and received her Bachelor of Science and Business Administration from the University of Nebraska @ Lincoln. She had an extensive career spanning 35 years. Spending the early years in retail climbing quickly to district manager status with several companies including 7-11, JR Riggins, and Blockbuster. She finished the last 15 years of her career doing what she loved the most as a CASA worker for Oklahoma Human Service Dept working as an individual case manager for adults with mental disabilities, helping each of them to live their lives to the fullest. She touched many lives on different levels, coworkers and clients alike.

Connie was truly extraordinary. She loved Our Lord and her family with every ounce of her being. She was not your typical mama; she was a force of nature, hardworking, fiercely independent, and the strongest woman we ever knew. Through the many trials of her life, she never gave up. She always came out on top. She always finished strong. Her creativity knew no bounds; she had an incredible gift for transforming the simplest materials into beautiful treasures, proving that you could create something magnificent from nothing.

With an elegant taste that belied her budget, she turned her home into a sanctuary filled with warmth and beauty, all while managing to do it on a dollar store budget. Her ability to take every space feel inviting and special was a testament to her love of home. Her humor was unmatched and continued until her very last moments.

Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her children and all who were fortunate enough to know her. We celebrate her life, her strength, and her unwavering spirit. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered as the remarkable woman who taught us the true meaning of resilience, creativity, and love. Connie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

You may order flowers through the funeral home or from Wild Orchid Florist (918)254-1819. Flowers need to be delivered to the funeral home on Saturday between 9am-11am.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 E 91st Street, Tulsa, OK 74137, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Reception details will be added once they are finalized.

Fitzgerald Funeral Service, 918-585-1151 or 918-291-3500