KILLBUCK -- Rita Carol Beach Beckett, 60, left this earth peacefully at 8:45 a.m. June 24, 2015, at her residence of 298 School St., Killbuck, following a battle with breast cancer.
Rita was born in Holmes County, Feb. 13, 1955, a daughter of Carl O. and I. Fern (Martin) Pyers. She attended school in West Holmes. She was married to James Beckett on May 27, 1972, and together they had one daughter, Edith Fern. The family moved to Kentucky then Tennessee in the 1980s.
Rita worked in various fields while obtaining her associates degree in medical billing and coding. Rita enjoyed knitting and crocheting and was an avid cheerleader for her grandchildren in sporting events over the years. With great difficulty she made the decision to return to Holmes County, leaving her daughter and grandchildren in Tennessee a year ago when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has resided since with loving sister Vicki Russell, in Killbuck, with support from other siblings in her final days.
Rita is survived by daughter, Edith Beckett; grandsons Zackary Ryan Beckett and Austin Michael Brady and granddaughter Mikenzi Elizabeth Beckett all of Erwin, Tenn; sisters Patricia Holt and Vicki Russell, both of Killbuck, Terry (Marvin) Miller and Pam (Terry) Morrison, both of Millersburg, Jeanette (Tom) Humrichouser of Holmesville and Edna (James) Stephens of South Carolina; a brother, Kevin (Ann) Pyers of Virginia; and a multitude of nieces and nephews that will miss her greatly.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother John (Deb) Martin.
There will be no calling hours at her request. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Church of Christ, LifeCare Hospice or to the charity of choice.
The family will have a memorial carry-in dinner hosted by Terry and Pam Morrison, Sunday from noon to exhaustion in celebration of Rita's life here on earth. Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so be visiting the funeral home's website at www.alexanderfhinc.com.
Rita was born in Holmes County, Feb. 13, 1955, a daughter of Carl O. and I. Fern (Martin) Pyers. She attended school in West Holmes. She was married to James Beckett on May 27, 1972, and together they had one daughter, Edith Fern. The family moved to Kentucky then Tennessee in the 1980s.
Rita worked in various fields while obtaining her associates degree in medical billing and coding. Rita enjoyed knitting and crocheting and was an avid cheerleader for her grandchildren in sporting events over the years. With great difficulty she made the decision to return to Holmes County, leaving her daughter and grandchildren in Tennessee a year ago when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has resided since with loving sister Vicki Russell, in Killbuck, with support from other siblings in her final days.
Rita is survived by daughter, Edith Beckett; grandsons Zackary Ryan Beckett and Austin Michael Brady and granddaughter Mikenzi Elizabeth Beckett all of Erwin, Tenn; sisters Patricia Holt and Vicki Russell, both of Killbuck, Terry (Marvin) Miller and Pam (Terry) Morrison, both of Millersburg, Jeanette (Tom) Humrichouser of Holmesville and Edna (James) Stephens of South Carolina; a brother, Kevin (Ann) Pyers of Virginia; and a multitude of nieces and nephews that will miss her greatly.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother John (Deb) Martin.
There will be no calling hours at her request. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Church of Christ, LifeCare Hospice or to the charity of choice.
The family will have a memorial carry-in dinner hosted by Terry and Pam Morrison, Sunday from noon to exhaustion in celebration of Rita's life here on earth. Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so be visiting the funeral home's website at www.alexanderfhinc.com.
KILLBUCK -- Rita Carol Beach Beckett, 60, left this earth peacefully at 8:45 a.m. June 24, 2015, at her residence of 298 School St., Killbuck, following a battle with breast cancer.
Rita was born in Holmes County, Feb. 13, 1955, a daughter of Carl O. and I. Fern (Martin) Pyers. She attended school in West Holmes. She was married to James Beckett on May 27, 1972, and together they had one daughter, Edith Fern. The family moved to Kentucky then Tennessee in the 1980s.
Rita worked in various fields while obtaining her associates degree in medical billing and coding. Rita enjoyed knitting and crocheting and was an avid cheerleader for her grandchildren in sporting events over the years. With great difficulty she made the decision to return to Holmes County, leaving her daughter and grandchildren in Tennessee a year ago when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has resided since with loving sister Vicki Russell, in Killbuck, with support from other siblings in her final days.
Rita is survived by daughter, Edith Beckett; grandsons Zackary Ryan Beckett and Austin Michael Brady and granddaughter Mikenzi Elizabeth Beckett all of Erwin, Tenn; sisters Patricia Holt and Vicki Russell, both of Killbuck, Terry (Marvin) Miller and Pam (Terry) Morrison, both of Millersburg, Jeanette (Tom) Humrichouser of Holmesville and Edna (James) Stephens of South Carolina; a brother, Kevin (Ann) Pyers of Virginia; and a multitude of nieces and nephews that will miss her greatly.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother John (Deb) Martin.
There will be no calling hours at her request. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Church of Christ, LifeCare Hospice or to the charity of choice.
The family will have a memorial carry-in dinner hosted by Terry and Pam Morrison, Sunday from noon to exhaustion in celebration of Rita's life here on earth. Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so be visiting the funeral home's website at www.alexanderfhinc.com.
Rita was born in Holmes County, Feb. 13, 1955, a daughter of Carl O. and I. Fern (Martin) Pyers. She attended school in West Holmes. She was married to James Beckett on May 27, 1972, and together they had one daughter, Edith Fern. The family moved to Kentucky then Tennessee in the 1980s.
Rita worked in various fields while obtaining her associates degree in medical billing and coding. Rita enjoyed knitting and crocheting and was an avid cheerleader for her grandchildren in sporting events over the years. With great difficulty she made the decision to return to Holmes County, leaving her daughter and grandchildren in Tennessee a year ago when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has resided since with loving sister Vicki Russell, in Killbuck, with support from other siblings in her final days.
Rita is survived by daughter, Edith Beckett; grandsons Zackary Ryan Beckett and Austin Michael Brady and granddaughter Mikenzi Elizabeth Beckett all of Erwin, Tenn; sisters Patricia Holt and Vicki Russell, both of Killbuck, Terry (Marvin) Miller and Pam (Terry) Morrison, both of Millersburg, Jeanette (Tom) Humrichouser of Holmesville and Edna (James) Stephens of South Carolina; a brother, Kevin (Ann) Pyers of Virginia; and a multitude of nieces and nephews that will miss her greatly.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother John (Deb) Martin.
There will be no calling hours at her request. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Church of Christ, LifeCare Hospice or to the charity of choice.
The family will have a memorial carry-in dinner hosted by Terry and Pam Morrison, Sunday from noon to exhaustion in celebration of Rita's life here on earth. Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so be visiting the funeral home's website at www.alexanderfhinc.com.
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