Deborah Ann Hebert Beard

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Hebert Beard, age 74, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on February 2nd, 2026 at 9:30 am in Picayune, MS.

Deborah was born in Gretna, Louisiana, and later made her home in Picayune, Mississippi, where she built a life centered around family, love, and friendship. She was a kind, fun-loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend, whose warmth and laughter touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her daughters, Nikole Thompson Billiot (Jerry) and Christi Thompson Darcey(Daniel)her cherished granddaughters, Caitlin Billiot Walker (Mytchell)and Lauren Billiot; her sister, Angel’ Barrios (Rodney) her brother, Emile Hebert (Teresa); Brother-in-law Glenn Paradelas, her nieces, Patricia Stringfellow, Kelly Jones and Regina Arenales and ; those she lovingly served as godmother, Mark Paradelas and Ronda English, former husband Kenneth Ray Thompson as well as other Great Nieces and Great Nephews. Special thanks to Dave and Tracy Rippoll, Sharon Morere, Dr. Kirby “Dean” Stringfellow and staff of Southern Veterinarian Clinic, Lisa, Duke and a host of very special family and friends who helped in any way they could during Deborah and Denny’s time of need.

Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Beard III; her fiancé, loyal and devoted companion Dennis “Denny Wayne” Westbrook; her parents, Emile J. Hebert, Sr. and Geraldine Bladsacker Hebert; her Sister Constance Paradelas and her brother, Walter L. Hebert.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14th, at 11:00 a.m., followed by Memorial Services at 12:00 p.m., at Picayune Funeral Home located at 815 S. Haugh Avenue, Picayune, MS 39466.

Deborah will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.