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Shirley Rita Dansereau Skelly Beck

Shirley Rita Dansereau Skelly Beck obituary

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Shirley Beck Obituary

BECK Shirley Rita Dansereau Skelly Beck, retired bookkeeper of Antoine's Restaurant with over 40 years service and a member of St. Ann's Parish, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the age of 90. Wife of the late Godfrey John Beck, Jr. Daughter of the late Desiree Valeton Dansereau and Raoul J. Dansereau, Sister of Elma Crockett, Fay Finnegan, Valeton Dansereau and the late Raoul J. Dansereau, Jr., She is also survived by her sons, James E. Skelly III (wife Alice) and Charles F. Beck (wife Eva); grandchildren, James E. Skelly IV, Alicia M. Robin, Kelly A. Wegmann Fender, Nicole Yates, Tarek Beck, Sr. Ashley Celeste Beck, Charles F. Beck, Jr., Dr. Nicole Grambrone. Nicholas Grambrone and Jonathan Grambrone; great grandchildren, James E. Skelly V, Andrew E. Wegmann (Drew), Chad M. Robin, Alyssa Dacal, Mason Dacal, Nathan King and Tarek Beck, Jr., and a great great grandson, James E. Skelly VI. Shirley was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass to be celebrated in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., Rev. Msgr. Charles E. Duke, Celebrant. Visitation at the funeral home will begin at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Louis #2 Cemetery. Guest book may be signed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2012.

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Dennis Ragas

February 2, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

January 30, 2012

Bg Shirl You were the best mother in law in the world. Ypu took care of me when i was sicck an i did the same. 'when Momma died you were always there and to take of me. i will always love you and you made me a better person. God rest your soul. And one day we will meet again,

Diane Dansereau-Gray

January 27, 2012

Aunt Shirley and I often went to thrift stores together, and we talked at least every two weeks. She was kind to me and to my mother, visiting often. We will miss her so much. Diane Dansereau Gray

Harold Patin

January 27, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Beck family. May God have mercy and grant Shirley eternal rest and comfort to her survivors in her love & care for all.

Dami Dansereau Burckin

January 27, 2012

I am so many nice memories of Aunt Shirley. I will hold them close and think of her always. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone today. I'm sorry we couldn't be in town to pay our respects.

January 27, 2012

James and Alice, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Tom and Carmen Withington

January 27, 2012

To the Beck Family, you have my deepest sympathy in the passing of my old friend Shirley. She was a delight to know and to do needlework with and a pistol at the card games. May her soul rest in peace.

Lois Noble

January 26, 2012

I only knew Shirley for about 2 years, but, she seems like I knew her forever. I loved her for all she did to help me with knitting. I will miss her for a long time to come.

Alice Godbold Metairie La St. Ann Church

January 26, 2012

To the Beck Family,
Sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. She & John were the best of next door neighbors when we lived in Metairie.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Jay & Mary Craven (Richmond,TX)

Bonnie Beck Strang

January 25, 2012

Shirley will be greatly missed. I could not have asked for a better mother-in-law or grandmother for my children. I am blessed to have known Shirley. My prayers are with you all.

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