Surrounded by her loved ones, Martha L. Beck died in her home in Willows on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born in Brookland, Ark., to Luther and Faye Brown, on June 22, 1937.
She grew up in Brookland, then moved to Paragould, Ark., where she met her future husband, Glenn Beck. The couple had six beautiful children.
In 1973, she moved with her five youngest children to Laytonville, Calif., where her mother and stepfather lived. She worked on and off, but her number one job was being a mother to her children.
In 1994, she moved to Willows, where her son and daughter-in-law lived.
She is survived by her children, Glenda Clements of Paragould, Ark., Juanita Beck of Willows; Cathy Watts (Gordon) of Laytonville, Calif., David Beck (Elizabeth) of Willows, Donna Beck of Camarillo, Calif.; and Sharon Crawshaw (Nick) of Willows; brother, Charlie Johnson (Maureen) of Laytonville; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family plans to hold a private Celebration of Life.
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