Donna Beck

Donna Rae Beck, 68, of Mooresville, passed away at 4:20p.m., on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. One of the seven Ferguson children, she was born on November 27, 1949, in Indianapolis, to the late, James and Mary (Gentry) Ferguson. Donna was raised with six siblings in Indianapolis, where she attended school at Ben Davis. Spontaneously meeting her soulmate while working at Dog N Suds, Donna crossed paths with a young marine who was on leave and together, they raised three daughters and were blessed with forty years of marriage prior to his passing in 2008. In addition to fulfilling the roles of a homemaker, Mrs. Beck managed the books for Jerry’s business and made dinner every night while the kids were growing up. Taking pride in her belongings, she loved clothes, jewelry and had an expensive taste. She enjoyed traveling, driving in the corvette, attending monthly euchre parties and even though she could not swim, she enjoyed relaxing by the pool and going boating. A bit of a homebody, some of her guilty pleasures included strawberry pie from Gray Brothers Cafeteria, peanut butter fudge, shopping on QVC and JTV; from where she was known to not just buy one, but two or three of the same item and watching her favorite soaps and shows, “The Voice, Counting On, Little People and Bates.” Above all, she was a giving, loyal and adored wife, mother and sister. Donna truly cherished her family. She deeply appreciated the help of her sons-in-law, adored spending time with her shiatsu companion named Lola and absolutely loved her grandkids and great grandbabies. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald “Jerry” Beck; to whom she was united in marriage with on February 9, 1968; siblings, Terri Wilson and Jimmy Ferguson. Survivors include her daughters, Dawn Anderson (husband, Rusty) of Monrovia, Toni Sizemore (husband, Mike) of Tampa, Florida and Jerri Rorke (husband, Dennis) of Brownsburg; siblings, Brenda Fox of Clayton, Sandy Tingle of Indianapolis, Mike Ferguson of Indianapolis and Debbie Starling of Plainfield; nine grandchildren, Matt Anderson (wife, Ashley), Caylee Tucker (husband, JR), Tanner Sizemore (wife, Alicia), Abby Anderson, Mikah Sizemore, Mitch Anderson, Trevor Sizemore, Aiden Choate and Thoren Rorke; three great grandkids, Brody, Sloan and Avery. Visitation will be held prior to services from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 31, 2018, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 1pm, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Pastor Terry Crist will be officiating and entombment will follow in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wheelers Mission in Martinsville. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family or light a candle in Donna’s memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Donna Beck

November 27, 1949 - May 27, 2018