Theresa A. (Brown) Beard, 85, of Springfield, formerly of Trinity Ville St. Thomas, Jamaica, died late Sunday evening March 19, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born and educated in Jamaica and moved to Springfield in the 70’s. Theresa was employed as a nurse’s aide for many years at the former Springfield Municipal Hospital. Some of her favorite pastimes included making pottery and cooking. Theresa was a member of the First Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church. She leaves two sisters, Dorothy Francis and Cynthia Kelly both of Springfield; her brother, Leopold Brown of Canada; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews in both the Greater Springfield area and Jamaica. Relatives and friends are welcome to calling hours on Wednesday evening, March 29th from 4-6 PM at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center, 1858 Allen Street, Springfield. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 11:00 AM at the funeral home followed by burial at Hillcrest Park Cemetery, 895 Parker Street, all in Springfield.