Willean “Billie” Beard, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, at 3 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2012. She had a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Jan. 4, 1933, in Smithville, Tenn., to James and Mary Fuson. Billie was a very special lady and will be dearly missed. Surviving are her …read more.