Geraldine Burns Becker, age 98, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Liberty Commons Rehab Center. Geraldine was born on January 22, 1926 in Columbus County to the late Robert Greene Burns and Elenora Bordeaux Burns. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband; George Franklin Becker, Sr.
Geraldine was a member of Whiteville First Presbyterian Church. She worked for 25 years as an Administrative Assistant at the Social Security office in Whiteville. She was avid gardener and loved cooking. Another favorite pastime of hers was fishing at Lake Waccamaw.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter; Geraldine “Gerri” B. White (Keith) of Newnan, Ga, her son; George Franklin “Frankie” Becker, Jr of Whiteville, and a grandson; Jared D. Cox (Melissa) of Acworth, Ga.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1:00 pm in Delco Cemetery, Delco, NC with Pastor Joseph Washburn officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at McKenzie Mortuary.
McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Becker family.
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