Carlie Jo Beard

Carlie Jo Beard was born November 5, 1933 in McNairy County the daughter of the late James Atlas Griswell and Manie Fowler Griswell. She was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Beard. Mrs. Beard departed this life on October 19, 2017 in Jackson, TN at the age of 83 Years, 11 Months, 14 Days.

Jo grew up in McNairy County and attended the McNairy School. She graduated from Bethel Springs High School and continued her education at the West Tennessee Business College in Jackson, TN. She was a Secretary for many years at R & R Stephenson Concrete Company in Jackson. She also worked as a Waitress in various local restaurants. Jo was a huge Ace Cannon fan having followed and attended many of his concerts over her lifetime. Family was of upmost importance to Jo, especially her sisters and nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much. She enjoyed working word puzzles, sewing, and tending her flowers.

She is survived by two sisters, Doris Lipford of Selmer, TN and Ermie Reinhard of Bethel Springs, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Beard was preceded in death by three brothers, Garry Griswell, Marty Griswell, Atlas Griswell and a sister, Audrey Champion.