Deborah Becker Obituary
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Deborah was born on April 21, 1954, in Iuka, the daughter of Robert and Norma (Phelps) Becker.
She is survived by her children, Angela Marcum of Vandalia, Misty Senn of Salem, Linda Runyon and husband Charles of Centralia, Cheryl Boyce and husband Anthony of Centralia, Ellen Boyce of Centralia, and Travis Felton and wife Misty of Centralia; bonus kids, Crystal Beer of Centralia and Angelica Beer of Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Vicki Hernandez and husband of Indiana, Sharon Quandt and husband Gary of Iuka, and David Becker and wife Chare of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Terry Becker; and great-grandson, Cody Higgins Jr.
Deborah was an active member of the Wamac Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a very active grandma, helping to raise her grandkids.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Iuka. A time to visit with family will be held from Noon until the time of the service at the cemetery. Crouse Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com
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