Lillian Walt Becker entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2019 at the age of 90. She was a loving homemaker and the devoted wife of the late Alvin F. Becker, with whom she shared 61 years of happy marriage.
Mrs. Becker was a native of New Orleans and became a lifelong resident of Old Jefferson in 1954 when they moved into their newly built home. She then became a parishioner of the St. Agnes Church and attended Mass every Saturday evening as long as she was able.
Mrs. Becker was preceded in death by her parents Jennie Smith and John H. Walt, and her sister Muriel Walt Gautreaux.
After graduating from High School, Lillian accepted a job as a Secretary at a Wholesale Dry Goods Company; a position she really enjoyed for 7 ½ years. She left in 1953 to become a full time Mother and wife.
Lillian was a loving mother, wife, aunt, lifelong catholic, and remained steadfast in her religious faith. In life she was greatly loved; in death she will be sadly missed, and forever be in our hearts and prayers.
She leaves behind her cherished memories to her devoted son John S. Becker, his spouse Betty
J. Becker and to her niece/Godchild Linda Hall. The loving caregiving from them enabled her to stay in her own home as she so desired. She is also survived by loving nieces and nephews. However, after living independently for several years, it became necessary for her to move into an Assisted Living Home for Senior Citizens; namely Sunrise of Metairie. Here Lillian enjoyed taking part in many daily activities and socializing. She also enjoyed the comfort and Security at Sunrise, and remained a resident there until the Lord called her home. Many thanks to the entire staff at Sunrise for making Lil Becker’s stay very pleasant. Also wish to thank “Heart of Hospice” for all their quality and compassionate care giving.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at 10 AM on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) followed by Graveside services at 12 PM in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
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