Terra M. Auvil Beard, 72, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:30 P.M., Friday, March 29, 2024 at her residence.
Terra had worked for thirty-five years as the Spanish teacher for Du Quoin High School.  She was a member of the First Christian Church in Du Quoin.  Terra was also a member of Du Quoin Elks and American Legion Auxiliary.
She was born March 30, 1951 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Harry Robert and Helen (Buyaki) Murray.
She married Jerry R. Beard in Paducah, KY and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, one brother - James R. Murray and wife Nancy of Conifer, CO, and two nieces - Rachel Murray of Denver, CO and Claire Murray of Aurora, CO.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Amanda Groves and David Gross officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.