Birth date: Aug 31, 1938 Death date: Jan 5, 2016
Mary Jean Hickman Becker, age 77, of Clearwater, FL, passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born in Brooksville, FL, on August 31, 1938, to Marcus and Oneta Hickman. Her Uncle Marvin nicknamed her "Cooter" b Read Obituary
Mary Jean, Rudy, and the girls will always hold a special place in my heart. She was a beautiful lady who alway made me feel welcome. I have many warm and happy memories of spending time with her. I remember doing lots of Arts and Crafts with Mary Lou under her watchful eye. My prayers are with you all.
We were so sad to hear of Mary Jean's passing. She was the wife of my husband's brother. They were a wonderful couple and very much in love. She kept us informed on what was going on in Florida so we didn't feel so far away. We will miss her so very much. Rest in peace Mary Jean.
Mrs. Becker was always a very nice and straight talking woman who I had a lot of respect for. I liked her very much, and I am saddened by her passing. I am happy I got to know and meet her.
I have known Mary Jean and the Becker family since I was 12 years old. Susie is my longest and dearest friend and we remain close. Mary Jean never had a bad word to say about anyone and she and Rudy always tried to help people in need. Mary Jean was a dear, kind person who appreciated education, was an avid reader and a life long learner. She always saw the best in a person and was eager to forgive their short comings while encouraging them to be the best they could become. She loved animals and didn't like to see them mistreated. Mary Jean will be greatly missed by myself and many others. May she Rest in Peace, she dances with Rudy and the angels now.
"I'm Free"
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
ah yes, these things I too will miss.
be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much
good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now, he set me free.
Author Unknown
In loving memory,
Love Rosina and Jason Dennis
Mary Jean was very active in 4H during the years I was in 4H, she was such a worker, and was so likeable. She will be missed, it was a terrible shock to learn of her death. Sympathies to the sisters I know: Carol and Marlene, and to the children I don't know.To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord is what the BIble says.
