Jennifer Beard Obituary

Jennifer Ann "Maw" Beard

Jennifer Ann "Maw" Beard, 75, of Attica, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1950, in Willard, to the late Ernest and Beatrice (Covert) Featheringill. She grew up as a 4-H member, where she rode her favorite barrel horse, "Rebel," in contest classes, and later became a 4-H advisor for 20 years. She was a former member of Clyde Eagles. She loved crafts and sewing, where she made all her kids' blankets and baby bibs. She loved camping with her family and going on vacation with them to Florida. Some of her most precious times were spending time with her kids and grandkids, and taking buggy rides with her husband, grandkids and her dog "Bella".

Maw is survived by her husband, James Eugene Beard, whom she married April 9, 1968; her children, Brian (Carla) Featheringill, Joshua (Tammy) Beard, Amanda (William) Zellner, Jason (Laura) Beard, Jeremy (Andrea) Beard and Brenda Hattaway; 26 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and two great- grandchildren on the way; siblings, Jeff (Barbara) Featheringill, James (Karen) Featheringill, and Joel (Caroline) Featheringill.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Beatrice Featheringill; daughter, Lori Shade; granddaughter, Amber Claytor; and brother, John Featheringill.

There will be a private graveside service at Omar Cemetery at a later date.

Secor Funeral Home in Willard is assisting family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.