Marita Rae Beck, age 86 of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Jubilee House surrounded by her loving family.
Marita was born November 26, 1934, in Muskegon, MI to the late Albert and Marion Barringer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Barringer, and sister Norma Urtel. She is survived by her husband, Donald Beck of Clarksville, TN; son, Scott (Sherry) Beck of Hopkinsville, KY; daughters: Lori (Timothy) Cribbs of Clarksville, TN, Marianne Beck of Indianapolis, IN, Anita (James) Tilley of Brentwood, TN; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Marita was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a pianist- organist who also loved to paint and dance to the JitterBug. She was an avid antique dealer, loved to cook, and was active in the women’s church activities. She loved spending time at her Michigan cottage.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Greg Glover officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loaves & Fishes, 825 Crossland Ave., Clarksville, TN 37040, or to First Presbyterian Church, 213 Main Street., Clarksville, TN 37040.
A special thanks to the Jubilee caregivers and staff as well as Tennova Hospice for wonderful support and care.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.