Anne Baker Heard was born on March 18, 1929, to Gertrude and Guy Baker. She passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026.
Anne attended Eastland Elementary, Ruston High School and Louisiana Tech. She was married to George T. Heard, and they had four children. Anne worked at the Marbury Insurance Company for many years and later for Commercial Union until she retired in 1988. Shortly after retirement she bought an RV and headed west. Eventually she became a “snow bird” and spent her summers in Oregon and her winters in Arizona. In 2000 she “hung up her wheels” and settled in Quitman to be near her daughter.
Anne enjoyed reading, working the NYT word puzzles, and quilting. She loved Jesus and enjoyed sharing this love with her church family at Siloam Springs Community Church of Jonesboro.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons Gary Heard and Chris Heard, and sister and brother-in-law Lucille and Hale Walker.
She is survived by her daughter Paula Pardue (Kenneth “Case”), son Dennis Heard, niece Rebecca Laschinger (David), nephew Lee Walker (Deedie), granddaughter Lelah Foster, daughter-in-law Susan Heard,many beloved cousins, and childhood friend Hazel “Liz” Bourland.
A visitation/reception with the family will be held on Friday, June 12 at Douglas Community Church from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 pm at Siloam Springs Community Church in Jonesboro.
The family would like to thank Allegiance Hospice staff members and the administration and staff at Forest Haven Nursing Home for their support and loving care of Anne and her family.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Siloam Springs Community Church, 4Paws, or a Christian organization of choice.
