Evelyn Jacquline ‘Jackie’ Beckwith, of 120 Wheeler Avenue, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Barrow Regional Medical Center in Winder, GA.
Born January 8, 1937 in the Town of Norwich, Jackie was the daughter of Ben and Marjorie (Brown) Guinn. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1954. After graduation, she was employed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Syracuse as a bookkeeper. She also worked as a bookkeeper for Dr. Tom Flanagan and Victory Markets/Great American in Norwich.
On August 27, 1955, in Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Norwich, Jackie married Gordon N. Beckwith who passed away on October 26, 2009. She is survived by her children, Julie A. Beckwith of Norwich, Gordon David Beckwith of Norwich and his fiancée, Kathy O’Connor, Jacquline ‘Jackie’ and David Cooley of Brandon, FL, Joan and Howard Nesbitt of Winder, GA, John Beckwith of Norwich and June and Steve Beneke of Auburn, GA; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew and Carissa Cooley, Eric and Jennifer Nesbitt and Lindsay and Logan Beckwith; a brother, Roland ‘Butch’ and Mary Guinn, of Norwich; her brothers-in-law, Art and Mary Shaffer of Jamesville and Tom Frazier of St. Petersburg, FL. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was predeceased by her parents and sisters, Beverly Gridley and Betty Shaffer.
Graveside services for Evelyn and her husband, Gordon, will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11:30 am in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norwich Volunteer Fireman’s Association.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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John and Family, I am so sorry to read of Mrs. Beckwith’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can’t imagine how difficult these past few months have been for all of you. Sincerely, Ruth Cuffney (CCE of Madison County)
To the Best Mother, Grandmother, and Friend,
When we look to the sky, even on a clowdy day, we will find a feeling of comfort because your up there. You have touched the lives of many people along your jouney so far, and although your time here is done, your passion will live within your loved ones forever. Love and Miss you!!!
Love, Joan and Jennifer Nesbitt (Daughter and Grandaughter)
Joan, Julie & Siblings – We were shocked and saddened to learn of your mom’s unexpected passing; which was way too soon after your dad’s unexpected death. May you find peace & comfort in knowing that your parents are now resting in peace … together … for eternity.
With loving thoughts and deepest sympathy,
Brian, Pegi, Kayleigh, Andrew & Conor
Dear Beckwith family,
We are so saddened over the loss of such a beautiful person.Jackie always made our day!!!!!!!Her smile,her twinkling eyes,her jovial laugh and just the wonderful human being that she was made us so fortunate to have known her.Now your mom and dad are together walking hand in hand and being your guardian angels.Never be afraid to laugh,smile or cry again-believe me-it helps.Take care of each other and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love ,Lauren,Mark and Jake
To all of Jackie’s family,
Andy & I wish to say how sorry we are for your loss.
Jackie was a terrific person and Ma to Andy. She always treated him like one of her kids telling him he needed to behave. She’s up with her Gordie now and listening to her Dad and my Dad play the old time country music like they did years before. We will miss her and our thoughts are with you always.
Pat and Andy (Friends)
To: Julie, David, Jackie, Joan, John and June.
So sorry for the pain and sadness in your family. Your
parents will be greatly missed. Know that my thoughts
are with you. Please keep in touch, as we’ve been friends
for many years. Laughs, cheers, tears and all that goes with being friends.
Love you all.
Mickey
To the Beckwith Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. There are so many fond memories of NHS Purple Tornado Band Trips with your mom as our chaperone and biggest fan. She truly was a great person. May the tough times ahead be brightened by knowing that she will forever be in the hearts of so many people.
With our deepest sympathy..
Doreen (Hart), Wayne, Andrew, Hannah & Gregory
So sorry to hear of the losses of Jackie and Gordie known to me as Ma and Pa Beckwith. Rarely will you meet people that would take in so many and treat them as family as they did. I was very fortunate to have been one of those. I am truly blessed to have been touched by their lives and will never forget all your family has done for me. You’re all in my prayers. Miss you all.
Love Cally
To the Beckwith Family, I alway enjoyed your mother. She was a hard working,friendly and jovial person to be on the many committees we were on together as our children went though band, sports and plays. My husband and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your parents.
To the Beckwith family,
I am so happy to have known Gordy and Jackie. You all let me enter your family and call you mine years ago while I was growing up. I am deeply saddened by the loss of two great people that I am pleased to have call my Grandparents, even if they were not really mine. I thank them both for everything as well as the rest of the family. Jackie and Gordy are back together again and will watch over all of us together. I hope to see them both again when it is my time.
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