Patricia Beard

Patricia “Pattie” T. Beard, of Maryville, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at La Bella of Edwardsville.

Pattie was born on March 16, 1946, in Highland, IL, the daughter of the late John & Dorothy (Prothers) Boneau.

Pattie is survived by her son, J. Christopher Beard & his wife Tricia, of Collinsville, IL; two grandchildren, Lauren St. John, of Rice, WA, and Jacquelen Beard, of Collinsville, IL; a great grandchild, Lacey St. John; a sister, Teresa Ligibel, of Collinsville, IL.

Besides her parents, Pattie was preceded in death by a son, L. Scott Beard; and a brother, John Boneau.

Pattie had a passion for growing things and especially took pride in her flowers. She was huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Pattie was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Collinsville. Pattie graciously donated her body to the St. Louis University School of Medicine.

Condolences may be shared online at weberfuneralhome.com.