Doris D. (Beard) Romans, 77, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011. She enjoyed traveling and her favorite hobby was floral design. Doris was also a former member on the Board of Historic Preservation in Utica Township.
Doris was born on July 9, 1934 in Adair County, Kentucky to the late Artis E. and Etta B. (Burris) Beard. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Romans, Sr.; son, James Romans, Jr.; and 6 siblings.
She is survived by her sons, Rick L. Romans (Dorece) of Marysville, IN, James "Terry" Romans (Diane), Joseph A. Romans, all of Jeffersonville; siblings, Hollan Beard (Barbara), Bobby Beard (Wanda), Peggy Kean (Charles), James Beard (Lynda); 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and close friend, Lem Travillian.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 PM Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Service will be at 11 AM on Thursday at the funeral home followed by burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Utica Historic Preservation Association.