FRANKLIN
Mary Myrna Beck, 91, passed away on April 17, 2018 at the Otterbein Franklin Senior Life Community in Franklin, Indiana. Myrna was born on April 20, 1926, the second child of Harry and Alice (Davis) Kidd. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Beck) Quick, sons Rev. Michael (Mickey) Beck, Mark (Nancy) Beck, and Keith Beck, and niece Marlene Richardson (Keith) Cook. She took great pride in her five grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Maxine (Kidd) Richardson, and her husband, Rev. Glen Beck after sixty-seven years of marriage.
Myrna grew up in Fayette County Indiana and graduated from Alquina High School. She was married in 1943, and after World War II she and her husband lived on the family farm near Connersville, Indiana.
In 1955 she committed her life to Jesus Christ, and this led to a life of ministry in the United Methodist Church. She was a partner in ministry with her husband as he served appointments in Fayette, Rush, Shelby, Hamilton, Marion, and Johnson Counties. Their last full-time appointment was at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Myrna loved leading the youth in the early years of their ministry, and she enjoyed being a part of groups like the Bible Study Fellowship which led to her being a highly respected leader of numerous Bible Study groups.
Myrna loved being with her family and having everyone at her house for family dinners. She was well known for her great cooking, and she even produced a cook book that is cherished by her family.
Calling will be held at the Otterbein Franklin Senior Life Community Chapel at 1070 W. Jefferson Street in Franklin on April 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Memorial Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Jenothy Rather and the Rev. Michael Beck presiding. The graveside service will be held at the Everton Cemetery, located five miles southeast of Connersville on State Road 1, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Urban-Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements.
She will be missed by her family and friends, but she leaves a legacy of love and faith that will live on in the countless lives she has touched.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church at 1300 E. Adams Dr., Franklin, IN 46131, or at the funeral service. To sign the online guestbook or to send the family a personal message, please visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.
