Pat Cummings, age 61, a resident of Ashdown, Arkansas, formally a long-time resident of Mesquite, Texas went to be with the Lord, March 3, 2006. Pat was born on April 4, 1944 in Hope, Arkansas.She loved her family and centered her life around them.She will be missed. Preceding her in death were her parents, Willie and Ester Beard of Arkansas.Her brother, Charlie Beard, also of Arkansas, passed away on December 26, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jim Cummings, her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Noelle and Tim White of Royse City, two granddaughters, Makenna and Makaylee White of Royse City, a sister, Betty Jenkins, of Ashdown, Arkansas, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be Sunday, March 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM at New Liberty Baptist Church, 333 W. Centerville Rd. in Garland, Texas. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 4, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at New Hope Funeral Home.