Mrs. Rosetta Travis Beard

Mrs. Rosetta Travis Beard, of 120 Pearl Street Danville, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her residence.

Rosetta was born on October 10, 1945, to the late Ulysses Travis and Agnes Lee Graves Travis. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Charles Samuel Beard, and together they shared many years of love and devotion.

Rosetta was a woman who embraced life with joy, strength, and determination. She never met a stranger and was known for her generous heart, vibrant spirit, and love for people. Her family was the center of her world, and she cherished every opportunity to spend time with those she loved. Her impact on her family, friends, and community will forever be remembered through the countless lives she touched with her kindness, compassion, and zest for life.

In addition to her parents, Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Samuel Beard; her daughter, Sharon Rodgers Beard; her brother, Anthony Graves; and her sisters, Doretha Clark and Pam Thomas.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving children: Robin Myers (Willie), Tammy Beard (Tony Dickerson), William Beard, and Eleazar Beard; her sisters: Eva Jean Williams, Andrea Fitzgerald, Augusta Thomas, Vickey Shepherd (Freddy), and Leatha Law (Floyd); her sister-in-law, Nancy Graves; her cherished grandchildren: Tosha Alice, Derrick Beard, Travis Beard, Tricey Beard, Jermaine Beard, Termaine Beard, Serena Beard, Quintaris Beard, Kenneth Rodgers, Jazmine Rodgers, Jarvis Griffin, Latoya Beard, Krystal Beard, Antonio Beard, and Shaniqua Beard; her beloved goddaughter, Chandra Florence; 30 great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends who will forever treasure her memory.

A private family gathering will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia. Pastor Jonathan King of Trinity Baptist Church, Danville, Virginia, will serve as the eulogist.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

The family is receiving friends at the residence of her daughter, Ms. Tammy Beard, 545 Rickett Street, Danville, Virginia

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., Elder Monica Martin, Funeral Directress (434)799-9262. 

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”