Kay L. Beard

Kay L. Beard, age 76, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Kay was born on May 14, 1949, in Auburn, Indiana, to the late Virgil and Margaret (Higley) Bonecutter. She graduated from Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Indiana, in 1966, and went on to earn an associate's degree from International Business College in Fort Wayne.

For many years, Kay proudly owned and operated Kaghann’s Korner Restaurant in Waterloo, Indiana. Most recently, she was employed as an office manager for A-1 Concrete Leveling. She found great joy in bookkeeping and reading, and preferred to stay close to home rather than travel far. Kay especially cherished the time she spent with her customers, friends, her beloved feline companions, Jax and Purcee, and above all, her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Meghann (Scott) Kern; her son, Jeff Zeigler; her grandchildren, Jaice and Aiden Kern; her former husband, Dan Beard; brother-in-law, Chris Baber; and many nephews.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jean Baber.

In accordance with Kay’s wishes, cremation will take place and no services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, Indiana.