Bernetta J. Beckett
Bernetta J. Beckett, 89, passed from this life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Walnut Shade, MO.
Bernetta Jane Mercer Beckettå was born on August 25, 1932 to Carric and Florence (Greenlee) Mercer. She was raised on Hinch Creek where she met her future husband. On August 25, 1949, Bernie was united in marriage to the love of her life, Oren Monroe Beckett. They started a family in the same home they shared until Oren’s passing 2003. They were blessed with two children, Linda in 1951 and Larry in 1954. She lived her life as a wife, mother, and a homemaker, except for a short time while she was employed at Fashion Shoe.
Bernie was profound in loving her family and the Lord. Her love of God led her family to share in her faith. Her most precious gift she gave to her family was her prayers. Her family depended on her ceaseless and unwavering prayers. Each prayer she spoke will never be forgotten, by God or her family.
Bernie’s church family were also an integral part of her life. She was a lifetime member of Bourbon Assembly of God. She believed in her faith and she lived her faith. Bernie loved people just as Jesus does. Her family mourns her absence, but rejoices in knowing she’s where she longed to be.
Bernie is survived by a son, Larry Beckett and wife Kay of Walnut Shade, MO; a daughter, Linda Weiskopf and husband Rodney of Sullivan, MO; seven grandchildren: Kaleb Beckett and fiancé Michelle Bruce, Seth Beckett, Kegan Beckett, Shannon Webb, Nathan Webb and wife Becky, Trista Blanton and significant other, Chuck Bouse, and Dusty Weiskopf and wife Mandee; eight great-grandchildren: Kelston, Gavin, Karis, Cruz, Samuel, Cheyenne, Brady, and Addy; a sister, Brenda Giguere of Bourbon MO; a sister-in-law, Cecilia Mercer; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oren; her parents, Carric and Florence; a twin brother, Conrad Mercer; a sister, Patricia Jenks; and many in-laws that she loved dearly.
Funeral Services were 12 p.m, Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Lasting Hope Assembly of God Church in Bourbon, MO with Pastors Frank Brooks, James Austin, and Harold Harrison officiating. Interment followed in Bourbon Cemetery.
Visitation was 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Friday, prior to the service at Lasting Hope Assembly of God.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lasting Hope Assembly of God Church.
Online condolences may be shared with Bernie’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
All arrangements are under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.