Jean Carol Beck

Born in Middlebury, Vermont, to William and Dorothea (Shearer) Carleton, Jean graduated from Brandon HS and attended Becker Junior College. In her early years, Jean dedicated her life to raising her children and supporting her husband. She made her home in Northville NY, with her husband Wayne, for more than 40 years. There, Jean served as a guidance counselor secretary, offering steady kindness and encouragement to countless students who walked through her door. In her rare free time, she loved to read, cook and spend time tending her flower gardens.

After moving to Hampstead NC, she relished community socials, lunch outings and beach weeks away with her family and friends. Jean loved spending relaxing hours painting, tending to her flowers and playing with her treasured dog Lacey. Her favorite spot was on the back porch where she watched the birds and deer gather at her feeder while listening and singing along to the music she loved. Above all, Jean’s greatest devotion was to her family, whose lives were enriched by her kindness and presence.

Jean is survived by her beloved husband of over 65 years, Wayne Beck; her loving children, Tracey Jeffire (Larry Crawford ), John (Shila) Beck, Linda Beck, Jason (Monica) Beck, and Peter Beck; and her cherished grandchildren, Lea, Jake, Emily (Patrick), Jordan (Laura), Andrew, Laura, and Ethan, who brought her immense pride and endless happiness.

A Celebration of Life will be held to celebrate and honor Jean’s beautiful life on November 21st from 1-3 pm at the Coastal Estates Community Center in Hampstead NC.

In her memory and in tribute to her deep love for animals, donations may be made to Canine Companions at canine.org/donate.