She was born on August 6, 1922 in Patterson NJ, the daughter of the late William and Rose (Kelly) Gibson.
Mary married William H. Becker on November 2, 1946 at St. Johns Methodist Church in St. Louis. He preceded her in death in 2003.
Mary retired from the Pierce Building in St Louis where she worked as a secretary for an insurance company. She was a devoted member of Christ United Methodist Church in Fairview Heights where she dedicated many hours in preparation for the annual church yard sale, and also volunteered at a local food pantry. She was a loyal St Louis Cardinals fan who also enjoyed quilting, playing cards, reading Nora Roberts books, solving crossword puzzles, and spending time with friends and family. Mary was the gold standard of grandmother's, the pillar of her family, and the epitome of what we all hold dear in a grandparent. Her family will always cherish their time spent with her, and remember fondly the life, love, laughter, and legacy of a remarkable woman.
She is survived by her son Bill (Cathy); five grandchildren Scott (Megan) Becker, Jeff (Stephanie) Becker, William (Lauren) Becker, Michael (Stephanie) Becker, and Kyle (Amy) Poole; nine great grandchildren Brittany, Natalie, Alyssa, Jeffrey, Kennedy, Grace, Case, Greenley, and Garrett; one great great grandchild Peyton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of funeral service at noon on Friday October 12, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights.
Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fairview Heights Food Pantry
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