Dorothy Elizabeth Beard age 68 of Valley View, Texas passed away Wednesday January 7, 2009 at Denton Regional Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1940 in Starkville, Mississippi to Benjamin Jackson and Corine (Blake) Watkins. She worked for Jostins in Denton until her retirement. She was a member of the Sand Hill Church of Christ in Gilmer, Texas.

She is survived by her Sons Henry Cain Inmon Jr. of Denton, and James Ellis Jackson of Denton. Daughter Kathy Lynn Weeks of  Ore City, Texas. Stepdaughter Lori Lynn Johnson of Louisiana. Sisters Linda Johnson of Krum, Diann Malone of Valley View, and Carolyn Pennell of Denton.  Partner Ronnie Ronnie DeVille

Funeral Service will be 1 pm Saturday January 10, 2009 at Mulkey-Mason Jack Schmitz and Son Chapel 705 North Locust St. Denton, Texas 76201. Buial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Denton. Bro. Lindley Hagler will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday January 9, 2009 at the funeral Home.