Karen Beard, age 71, of Liberty, passed away at her home on August 8, 2023.  Karen was born in Richmond, IN on June 13, 1952, the daughter of the late Glen and Frieda Maxine Alvey Stanton.  She was united in marriage on April 2, 1983 at the Liberty Church of the Nazarene to Leonard Beard.  They enjoyed 40 years together prior to her passing.

She was a member of the St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Richmond and the Ladies Auxiliary at the American Legion.  Retiring after 27 years in banking, she worked at First Bank of Richmond as an Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations.  After retirement, she had a passion for helping people.  She worked at Southview Courts in Liberty until her health would not permit it.

Karen enjoyed working in her gardens, bowling, going to casinos and playing board games.  She was known for her excellent cooking.  Her most treasured time was spent with her family and entertaining her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Leonard, her love and memory will be cherished by her daughters, Shannon Tracy and Amy Witte and her sons, Bill (Peggy) Curry and Seth (Kristi) Curry.  She will be thought of often by her grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Cole Tracy, Luke and Parker Curry, Brycen and Brooklyn Curry, Zada Valentine, Ozzy and Hazel Witte and Bryce Worden; brothers, Donnie (Danielle Numberg) Stanton and Mike (Becky) Stanton; sisters, Gloria Bayman and Janice Hamil; as well as several nieces and nephews.  She will be missed by her good friends, Loretta Toole, Joann Dearth, Karen Rader and Michelle Schuck.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Kristen Worden; brothers, Bud, Billy and Gayle Stanton and a sister, Shirley Stanton.

Funeral services conducted by Pastor Jeff Adams will be held on Friday August 18, 2023 at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home , 310 North Main, at 2:00 pm where friends and family may gather from 11:00 am until the hour of the service.  Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery..

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.