Ann McDaniel Becker

On January 21, 1959, Ann was born to Earl and Ethel McDaniel of Leeds, AL. She was adored by her two older brothers and two sisters as the baby of their family.

She enjoyed spending time with her friends, playing softball on the Mt Hebron softball team, as well as several other leagues in Leeds. She later coached 11 and 12 year old girls alongside her friend, Diane.

She was also on a bowling league.

Ann loved her family and was a constant in their lives. If you lived in Leeds, you probably knew Ann because she knew everyone. She was everyone’s friend. If she knew you, she loved and cared deeply for you.

You could often see her with her little sidekick, Kimberly (her youngest niece). Renting movies or going to the park. She would later work at the very rental store that they frequented. She worked at Showtime Rentals for almost 30 years. She met numerous new friends there, both coworkers and customers alike.

She had a contagious love for music of all genres. She especially loved The Judds.

In 1989, she married her longtime boyfriend, Joe. She not only took on the role of wife but also of mother to his daughter, Amy. Later taking on the role of Nana to their three grandsons. A role in which she couldn’t be prouder to hold.

She is survived by her husband—Joe Becker, daughter—Amy (Dennis) Phillips, grandsons—T.J. (Wynter) Phillips, Aiden Phillips and Dax Phillips, great grandchildren—Emmett, Tate and Tegan Phillips, sisters— Evelyn Maples and Dora (Steve) Atkinson, brother-in-law—Tommy Becker, nieces— Donna (Ken) Ray, Melanie McGowin, Jamie (Shawn) Dobbs, Kimberly (Clint) Hogland and Michelle (Jim) Owen, nephews—Steven Daniel Atkinson and Brandon Becker. As well as many loving great nieces, great nephews & cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ethel McDaniel, her brothers— Johnny and James “Little Boy” McDaniel and her nephew— Jeremy Atkinson.

Ann’s family would like to extend our forever thanks for your care, friendship and love to Patrick Cumagun, Lorin Campbell and the rest of the wonderful staff at DaVita.

Also, thank you to Kelsie Nickens and Compassus Hospice in caring for her in her final days.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Becker will be on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Kilgroe Funeral Home 1750 Ashville Road, Leeds, Alabama 35094. Visitation will begin at 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM with the funeral service beginning at 2:30 PM. The burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Leeds, Alabama following the service.