Marilyn L. Cloyd

CHATHAM - Marilyn L. "Becky" Cloyd, 85, of Chatham died Friday, January 8, 2010, at 12:05 a.m. at St. John's Hospice.

Becky was born October 26, 1924, in Springfield to Frank E. and Lela Hatten Brady. She was a lifelong resident of Chatham and a graduate of Chatham High School. In 1946 she married John C. Cloyd, who preceded her death in 1990.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Robert and Benjamin Brady; and son, Denny Cloyd.

Becky retired from Franklin Life in 1984 after 40 years of service. In 1968, she became the first female manager for Franklin Life and finished her career as the medical department manager.

She was a member of St. Joseph's the Worker Catholic Community where she was close friends with Father Robert Franzen, taught 6-grade Catholic-Christian doctrine and for many years volunteered daily in the office. After retiring, she also enjoyed delivering flowers as a volunteer for Memorial Medical Center. She, John and Denny enjoyed sailing and were longtime members of Island Bay Yacht Club.

Becky is survived by several nieces and nephews, Mary Pat Turner of Springfield, Kathy Brady of Chatham, Colleen Brady and Linda Brady of Seattle, WA, Robert " Bob" Brady of Decatur, Charles and Judy Alvis of Worth, IL, Don and Sharon Poljak of Oak Lawn, IL, Cheryl and Jim Close of Shorewood, IL, and Helen Marie Miller of Springfield; several great-nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Mary Cloyd of Auburn; and close friends and caregivers, Harlan and Betty Ann Meister of Chatham.

The family will greet friends on Tuesday, January 12, at St. Joseph's the Worker Catholic Church, 700 East Spruce, Chatham, from 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. John Nolan officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Community. The family of Becky Cloyd is being served by Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL.