Mary Lizzie Beckett

Mary Lizzie Bridges Beckett, affectionately known to family and friends as “Mae”, was born on April 13, 1937 in Opelika, Alabama to parents, Emanuel and Lizzie Bridges. She received her early education in Opelika, Alabama. Mary later moved to Apopka, Florida where she furthered her education at Phyllis Wheatley School. Mary was employed at Baywood Nursery where she worked 50 plus years before retiring. She was a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for 60 plus years, under the leadership of the late Reverend Dr. H. L. Dericho. She was also a frequent visitor of Free Will Holiness Church under the leadership of the late Bishop James McFarley. Mary was preceded in death by her Parents: Emanuel and Lizze Bridges; Husband, Chester A. Beckett, Sr.; Daughter-in-law, Linda S. Bridges; Son-in-law,Kenneth Bolden, Sr.; 2 Stepsons: Chester A. Beckett, Jr. and Chezelle Beckett; Great Granddaughter, Layla Lewis; Brothers: Bobby Bridges, Robert Lee Bridges, Robert James Bridges, Sr., Johnny Bridges, Sr., and Willie Charles Bridges; Sisters: Pearl Reese, Maple Ingram, Hattie Thomas, Juanita Collins, and Lula Bell Prince; Brothers-in-law: Oscar Prince, Jr. and Carlton Collins; and Sister-in-law, Mae Alice Bridges. Mary was called home to rest surrounded by her surviving children and her God son, Reverend Alexander H. Smith. She leaves to cherish her precious memories…her loving Children: Timothy and Althea Bridges; Stepdaughter, Selena J. Beckett; 3 Stepsons: Ronald Beckett, Sr. (Deborah), Warner R. Beckett (Bessie) and Arthur Beckett (Angel); Brother, Lee Otis Bridges (Lelia); Sister, Mae Rose Richmond (Ozell); 2 Sisters-in-law: Laura Alice Bridges and Ruth Bridges Griggs; 7 Grandchildren: Brandon Bridges, Kenneth Bolden, Jr., Tiffany Gray, Kenia Bridges, Kavon Lewis, Alayah Bridges and Brittany Bridges; 10 Great Grandchildren: Brandon Bridges, Jr., T’Niya Neal, Jailah Bridges, Chris Anderson, Kaiden Bridges, Amauri Mosley, Tavarice Williams, Jr., DaSean Thomas, A’Mir Thomas, and Skylar Pringle; Loving Godsons: Pastor Alexander H. Smith and Ronald Hubbard; Special Grandsons: Ronald Beckett and Rodney Beckett; Special Nephews: Melvin Prince, Marvin Prince, Joseph Anderson III, Rodney Bridges, and LaMoan Bridges; Special Nieces: Darlene Massey, Lushell Raper, Racquel Zow, and Madison Orr; and a host of nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other Loving Relatives and Friends

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Mary Lizzie Beckett

April 13, 1937 - January 24, 2024