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Rachel Jeanie Beard

Rachel Jeanie Beard Vinton, VA

1993-02-22 - 2026-09-09

Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton

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Rachel Beard, 33, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Steven Donald Beard and Margaret Ann Beard; and her maternal grandfather, James Irvin Craft. Rachel was a beautiful soul with a gentle heart and a sweetness that touched everyone who knew her. She was kind to ever...

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