Alvirda Kate Beckner

Alvirda Kate Beckner, 92, of Salem, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 2, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. Preceding her in death was her husband, Paul Samuel Beckner Sr., sons, Paul Samuel Beckner Jr. and Roger Wayne Beckner. Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Marie Marshall, Betty Lou Baker and husband, Doug, Donna Sue Wheeler and husband, Gary; grandchildren, Debra Bonham, Lisa Kyle, Teresa Beckner, Douglas Baker Jr., Melissa Hughes, Gary Baker and Jeff Baker. Kate was blessed with greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. After retiring from Richfield she continued a life of caretaking and service to others. Kate loved vacations with family at Myrtle Beach. She enjoyed short trips and seeing new sights with family. Pizza, homegrown tomatoes and cheese enchiladas were some of her favorite foods and she welcomed any opportunity to partake. Kate had many special friends at Ridgecrest Apartments where she was the longest living resident at the time of her death. Kate was a member of Emmaus Road Community Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Barry Fitzgerald officiating. Internment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 6, 2010 at Lotz Salem Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m.