Margaret Lucille Beck, 90, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on October 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late George “Boy” Malcolm Benfield and Mary Alice Whisnant Benfield.
Margaret was a member of Zion Baptist Church and also a member of the Beulah Group. She retired from J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center before returning to work there until she was 84 years old. She enjoyed working with her flowers and in her garden. She was a proud pastor’s wife and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She most enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Margaret is survived by her children, Rev. Roger Beck (Janice), Darla Beck Fox (Randy), Troy Beck, and Ann Beck Green (Jimmy); fifteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances Huffman and Rosemary Riddle; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert L. Beck; daughter, Donna Beck Martin (Michael), Matthew Beck and Michael Martin, II; sisters, Jane Powell and Ellen Benfield; and brother, Roy Benfield.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Zion Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Keith Rose and Rev. Roger Beck officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Via Health Partners Hospice (viagiving.org/donating), Zion Baptist Church (zionbaptistchurchnc.com/give), or Cornerstone Covenant World Ministries (ccworldmissions.org/).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I knew Mrs. Beck from JIRDC. She was the sweetest and most kind woman! Condolences to her family!
I offer my condolences to the family, Margaret was such a sweet lady and I know she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. I worked with her at J.Iverson Riddle Developmental Center She Was Such Kind Lady.
We are so sorry you lost your mother . We know the pain it brings. Sounds like she was a wonderful mom who loved all her family dearly. I just know you will have lots of good memories of her to share with all the grandchildren, and hold within your heart forever.
My dearest sympathies to Margaret's family. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family during your time of loss. Hold your memories close to your heart.
Love, light, acceptance, God. Your work on earth is done. Time to rest and sumbit to the Lord our God. Praise ye for thou has done well.
Margaret was my Aunt. She was always kind, soft spoken and had such a beautiful smile. Her good looks was passed on to her children, especially the girls. Striking as ever! She had such a good heart and never heard a harsh word from her. I know God has welcomed her to the fold and Uncle Rob and Donna are there to robe her of her gilded garments in heaven. Love and prayers to the family and strength to them. God Bless and keep her memories alive in the their hearts!
We are so sorry for your loss Margaret will truly be missed She was a fine woman and a very Godly wife and mother. When Tommy opened the church she was always the first there and she would always update me on what was going on with her family We will miss her
Loved Margaret and all the lunches our "Benfield Girls" enjoyed each month. She was always good for a good laugh and some great fellowship with the cousins. Sure will be missed. Sincere thoughts and prayers for the family.
Roger & family, You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret was a precious, dear lady. We all have cherished memories of her. Hold your most cherished memories close in your heart!! With sincere sympathy,