August 10, 1938 – October 3, 2026
Sara Louise Fay Beckett, 88, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. Born August 10, 1938, in Brewton, Alabama, she was the daughter of Elizabeth “Bessie” Mayo Fay and Thomas Malcolm Fay.
Sara married Ralph Perry Beckett Jr. in 1957, and together they raised four children. Although they later divorced, they remained friends throughout their lives.
Sara earned her master’s degree in 1974 and devoted her career to teaching children in Brevard County, Florida, primarily as a kindergarten and pre-kindergarten teacher. She loved children, reading, music, and her family, and her Christian faith remained an important part of her life.
Sara was preceded in death by her sons, Ralph Perry Beckett III and David Thomas Beckett.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Louise Beckett; her son, Charles McDuffie Beckett; eight grandchildren, Heather, Ralph Perry Beckett IV, Chad, MaKenna, Amber, Angie, William, and Juan David; and seven great-grandchildren.
Sara will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her many years as an educator, her gentle spirit, her faith, and the love and laughter she shared with those around her.
She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
