Mary Alice (Deputy) Beck was born in Emporia, Kansas, on June 12, 1932, to the late Robert D. and Gladys Deputy. She died Sept. 2, 2026. She was married to the late Kenneth E. Beck.
She is survived by her children, Robby Beck (Gina), Gladie Green (J.D.) and Kitty Martin (Marvin); granddaughters, Margret Hendricks (Michael), Emily Martin, Hannah Wells (Tom), Sarah Green-Harris (Christopher), Marisa Green, Kathryn Petigrew (Matthew) and Eleanor Green (Colebrine); grandsons, Matthew Martin, Luke Martin (Desirea), Jordan Green (Molly) and Nathan Martin (Kiannie); 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Mary Alice was preceded in death by her grandson, Caleb Beck.
Visitation was held on Friday, Sept. 11, at Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home, Versailles. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Leo Catholic Church, Versailles. Services and burial will take place in Clayton, New Mexico (TBA).
In lieu of flowers, Mary Alice requested donations of children’s books or monetary donations to Alvis or Kiser Elementary Libraries or Thompson Memorial Library in Clayton, New Mexico, St. Leo Catholic School Library in Versailles, or the children’s library of your choice.
Friends and family are encouraged to leave messages of encouragement and support on Mary’s tribute wall at www.blackburnandward.com.