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Beard, Taylor Marie August 17, 1990 - January 26, 2021

Taylor Marie Beard of Mount Vernon, New York died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 after a four year battle with colon cancer.  She was 30 years old. Taylor is survived by her mothers, Helen Beard and Cathy Griffin; her brother, Warren James Beard; her beloved fiance, Zachary Konddraki and best friends, Emma and Trevor Swann and Eitan Levine (members of The Fellowship.)  Also mourning her loss are her Uncle Raymond Klopchin and Aunt Annmarie Ceccarelli; Uncle Robert Klopchin and Aunt Doreen Weslowski; Uncle Bryan Klopchin and Aunt Diane Stilianese; Aunt Lynn and Uncle Richard Gates; Aunt Allison and Uncle Tom Pruitt; Aunt Marie and Uncle Tom Howard; Aunt Mary and Uncle Mike Russell, and her many cousins: Jonathan, Jeanette, Raymond Thomas, Wendy, Amy, Bobby, Jessica, Greg, Lenny, Melissa, Orin, Mat, Gary, Tim, Emma K, John, Sam, Emma P., and Kaitlynn. She will be loved and missed by countless other friends.
 
She was surely met in heaven by those who preceded her to the gates:  her beloved Daddy, Warren Taylor Beard Jr.; her grandmother and grandfather, Helen and Raymond Klopchin Sr; her grandfather, Warren T. Beard Sr; her Aunts: Karen Harris, Janet Ferrara, Lenora Klopchin, Mary White and Kate Scott; her Uncle Gary, and her cousin, Holly. 
 
Born on August 17, 1990, at Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington DC, Taylor graduated from Huntingtown High School in Huntingtown, MD in 2008 after playing a key role in the inaugural four years of its award-winning theater program, Eye of the Storm Productions, directed by Derek Anderson. She went on to study Developmental Psychology and writing at Sarah Lawrence College and graduated in 2012. She earned her master’s degree in writing at The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Taylor loved to travel and in addition to Scotland, she visited the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, France, England, and Wales.
She supported her schooling and travel by working as a library page, a school tour guide, an administrative assistant, and a nursery school teaching assistant. After graduate school, while battling illness, she was a writing consultant and a writer and coordinator on social media.
Taylor loved Family, Friends, Food and Christmas.  In celebration of all of these things, from the age of nine, she would create a Christmas Eve Brunch that became the heart of our Christmas Season.
Taylor never understood how deeply she touched the lives of all who knew her and came to love her.  She was our Christmas Elf and our heart and soul, and we will carry her with us always.

Memorial Hours:  1 to 3 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2021

In Lieu of flowers please make contributions to: The National Colorectal Research Alliance at www.eifoundation.org/support

Condolences(19)

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    Ann Marie Ceccarelli says

    Will be missed in life but will always be alive in our hearts.

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    Uncle Ray says

    I Love you forever my little Puppie.

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    Jessica Mullins says

    My deepest condolences to Taylor’s family and friends. Her wit, charm, intelligence, humor and love she put into her work will never be forgotten. Her light will continue to shine bright. I am so grateful to have know her.

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    Cathy/Sam Griffin says

    Will be missing you forever and a day Taylor…
    Love you,
    Mama Sami

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    Rebecca Scott says

    Taylor. You have been and always be an angel.
    You have blessed us with your presence.
    Please give a big hug to Daddy and Kate.

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    Elizabeth Cihak says

    Although we didn’t have a lot of time together, the little bit we did was full of laughter, great food and wonderful memories. I am so sorry for the loss her family is feeling – you all are in my prayers.

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    Eleanor Toth says

    Loved her. Wrapping my arms virtually around each of her family members. My thoughts are with you. Hope Taylor can bake brownies in heaven.

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    Pam (Toth) Stetina says

    Many thoughts and prayers to all of you!

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    Aunt Allison says

    Go chase dragonflies with Daddy little girl. Kiss PopPop for me.

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    Carol Mayer says

    Taylor’s life was cut way too short. It is just so sad. She had such an amazing spirit, a beautiful smile. We will never understand God’s plan. Hold on to the wonderful memories of her life. Our deepest condolences Helen and family. Carol & Michael Mayer

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    Uncle Mike says

    I love you my sweet niece. One day we will be together again. Until then, let Aunt Janet give you a hug for me. Many hugs.

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    Laura Guglielmo says

    A beautiful, kind soul that I had to honor to care for while she spent her time at Lawrence hospital. Even in her darkest of day, Taylor always shared a smile with me and selflessly thank me. She will be a patient, and friend that I will truly remember forever. My prayers and wishes for comfort sent to her family members and friends.

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    Patty Barker says

    I’m so sorry for everyone that has lost Taylor. I’m so lucky to have known and experienced her friendship for the time that I got. She will forever be in my thoughts and memories.

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    Amy Newman says

    My deepest sympathy to Aunt Helen and family. She will be missed but never forgotten. Always in our hearts.

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    Patty Toth Seaton says

    Hugs to your whole family at this time of deep loss. I am thankful for what your whole family meant to ours.

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    Joanne, Jenny and Chris says

    Helen and Family….We were saddened, indeed, to learn of Taylor’s passing. We send our love and want you to know we are thinking about you. We hope the love and support of your family and friends will bring you comfort at this sad and difficult time.

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    Penny Alexander says

    Helen and Bud , I was devastated to hear of Taylor’s passing !! That beautiful girl with the biggest smile ! She had such strength, determination, and fight in her no matter what the challenge ! She truly was a light to this universe .. My deepest sympathy for you both and to the rest of your family.. I am sending you my love and please know Taylor, and you will be in my prayers… Your friend Penny Alexander

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    Gary Byrne says

    Helen and all your family, we are so saddened for your loss, we had the pleasure of meeting Taylor during your stays at the hotel, it was so nice to host both of you. Please accept our deepest condolences and blessings on Taylor. The Staff at the SpringHill Suites Marriott in Tuckahoe.

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    Jack Zalusky says

    Always the light where there is dark. My heart goes out to y’all.

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