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Martha Henson Beard, 90, of Forest City, passed away January 25, 2026.
A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel and Lena Belle Luckadoo Henson.
Martha was married to Edward Beard for 65 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Metcalf of Forest City; her son, Dr. Eddie Beard (Larry Johnson) of Hickory; daughter-in-law, Benita Beard; sister, Vicki Condrey (Jerry); nephews, Eric and Neil Condrey; grandchildren, Jennifer Smith (Bryan), and Holly Pruett (Adam); Taylor Beard (Alexandra), Jordan Beard, and Caleb Beard; and her great-grandchildren, Madison Smith Alexander (Blake), Jackson Smith, Landon and Zoey Pruett, and Henley Beard.
She was a former member of Haynes Memorial Baptist Church and a current member of Crestview Baptist Church.
A service was held at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church February 1 officiated by her grandson, Jackson Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of her great-grandson, Landon Pruett, to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4600 Park Rd., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28209 or to Baptist Children's Homes at 204 Idol St., Thomasville NC 27360.
An online guest registry is available at http://www.padgettking.com.
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
