Charlotte Beck

Charlotte Ansell Beck NORFOLK - Charlotte Ansell Beck, 79, passed away July 6, 2010. Mrs. Beck was born in the Hickory section of Norfolk County, Virginia, June 30, 1931 to the late William Clay Ansell Jr. and Lelya Ansell and was preceded in death by her brother, William C. Ansell III and sister, Lois Myree Ellis. She was also predeceased by her husband of 54 years, N. Merrill Beck Jr. She attended Hickory High School and received a bachelor's degree in music education from Radford University. She is survived by her five children, Nathan M. Beck III and wife Naomi; her daughter, Theresa Zacek and husband Ray of Tampa, Fla.; her daughter, Beverly Ouzts and husband Garrett; her daughter, Cecilia Hess and husband Barry; her son, Joseph A. Beck; eight grandchildren, Nina Beck, Nathan Beck IV, David Zacek, Brita Zacek, Elizabeth Ouzts, William Ouzts, Alex Hess and Haley Hess; and her nephews, Wayne and Ralph Ellis; and niece, Linda Williams of Baker, Fla.; and her sister-in-law, Carol Ansell of Portsmouth. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church for the past 50 years. She was also a Past Grand Sultana of the Padul Caravan of the International Order of the Alhambra, a member of the Roma Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America and the Red Hat Society. A Christian Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Norfolk. Visitation with family and friends will be at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, 1501 Colonial Ave., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 9, with an Alhambra Crescent service being held at 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow at Christ the King Catholic Church after the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics, Christ the King Catholic Church or the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made through www.hdoliver.com.