Mary Edna Beckett, 77, of Athens died on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at her residence. Mary Edna retired from Concord University in 2005 following 46 years of faithful service. She was a 1950 graduate and Valedictorian of Concord Training School and received her B.S. Degree in Education from Concord College in 1954 and her Master’s Degree from West Virginia University in 1959. Prior to starting her college career teaching mathematics and mathematics education at Concord College in 1959 she taught for the Mercer County School System at both Ramsey Jr. High and Central Jr. High in Bluefield. Mary Edna was well respected by her students and her peers serving several terms as Concord Faculty President and as chairperson of the Division of Natural Sciences. She was active in the Concord College Alumni Association having served as treasurer and as a member of the Executive Council. The Concord Alumni Association awarded her “Alumni of The Year” and “Golden Alumni of The Year” honors during her years of service. She was the founder and sponsor of the Cardinal Key National Honorary Society for outstanding Concord students on campus and each year organized the Honors Banquet while serving on the Commencement committee. Mary Edna was also a respected and active member of the Athens Community. In 1995 she was honored with the “Total Community Involvement Award” by the Athens-Concord Town Social committee. That same year she was named Athens Woman’s Club “Citizen of The Year”. She was also a member of numerous professional organizations.
Born in Logan County, WV August 31, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Bernard O. “Bob” Beckett (1896-1971) and Margaret Edna Gannon-Beckett (Deceased).
Survivors include an aunt, uncle, several cousins, special friends Rosalie Peck, Andrea Tabor and Cecilia Fizer, and numerous friends, peers and students whose lives were touched by her throughout the years.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 23, 2010, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Charles Drake officiating. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery.
Born in Logan County, WV August 31, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Bernard O. “Bob” Beckett (1896-1971) and Margaret Edna Gannon-Beckett (Deceased).
Survivors include an aunt, uncle, several cousins, special friends Rosalie Peck, Andrea Tabor and Cecilia Fizer, and numerous friends, peers and students whose lives were touched by her throughout the years.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 23, 2010, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Charles Drake officiating. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery.
Mary Edna Beckett, 77, of Athens died on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at her residence. Mary Edna retired from Concord University in 2005 following 46 years of faithful service. She was a 1950 graduate and Valedictorian of Concord Training School and received her B.S. Degree in Education from Concord College in 1954 and her Master’s Degree from West Virginia University in 1959. Prior to starting her college career teaching mathematics and mathematics education at Concord College in 1959 she taught for the Mercer County School System at both Ramsey Jr. High and Central Jr. High in Bluefield. Mary Edna was well respected by her students and her peers serving several terms as Concord Faculty President and as chairperson of the Division of Natural Sciences. She was active in the Concord College Alumni Association having served as treasurer and as a member of the Executive Council. The Concord Alumni Association awarded her “Alumni of The Year” and “Golden Alumni of The Year” honors during her years of service. She was the founder and sponsor of the Cardinal Key National Honorary Society for outstanding Concord students on campus and each year organized the Honors Banquet while serving on the Commencement committee. Mary Edna was also a respected and active member of the Athens Community. In 1995 she was honored with the “Total Community Involvement Award” by the Athens-Concord Town Social committee. That same year she was named Athens Woman’s Club “Citizen of The Year”. She was also a member of numerous professional organizations.
Born in Logan County, WV August 31, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Bernard O. “Bob” Beckett (1896-1971) and Margaret Edna Gannon-Beckett (Deceased).
Survivors include an aunt, uncle, several cousins, special friends Rosalie Peck, Andrea Tabor and Cecilia Fizer, and numerous friends, peers and students whose lives were touched by her throughout the years.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 23, 2010, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Charles Drake officiating. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery.
Born in Logan County, WV August 31, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Bernard O. “Bob” Beckett (1896-1971) and Margaret Edna Gannon-Beckett (Deceased).
Survivors include an aunt, uncle, several cousins, special friends Rosalie Peck, Andrea Tabor and Cecilia Fizer, and numerous friends, peers and students whose lives were touched by her throughout the years.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 23, 2010, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Charles Drake officiating. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery.
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