ST. LOUIS, MO. - Beryl L. Gillard passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in her home. Beryl was born on July 22, 1964 in Fort Washington Forest, Maryland to James and Doris Gillard of Dover, Del. She was a graduate of the University of Delaware and recieved a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture. For 25 years, Beryl was employed by the USDA and responsible for the Federal Housing and Loan program. She is survived by her wife Lauren Essick Gillard of St. Louis; her parents, James and Doris Gillard of Dover; her sisters, Sharon Burchenal and Melissa Barrett of Dover, Cynthia Killay of New Hampshire; her nieces, Shauna Killay of New Hampshire, Morgan and Mikayla Barrett of Dover and Haylee Essick of St. Louis; her nephew Kolton Essick of St. Louis; as well as her great-niece, Ava Lamothe of New Hampshire. A celebration of life service will be held in St. Louis, Missouri.