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Winifred "Winnie" Beck, age 82, of Austin, passed away on February 9, 2010. She was born on December 2, 1927 to William O. and Thelma M. Farrell in Raton, New Mexico and raised in Trinidad, Colorado. She resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico for 24 years before moving to Austin. She worked for Mt. States Telephone, Farmers Insurance, and I.R.S. Winnie was a member of First United Methodist Church, president of Susanna Wesley Sunday School for 18 years, a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Tau Master Chapter since 1945. Winnie was a loving mother dedicated to her family, Sunday school, Beta Sigma Phi and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert J. Beck; uncle, Bill Cunningham. Winnie is survived by her daughters, Wendy L. Hixon and husband Steve, Debra Montgomery and husband Pat; grandchildren, Ian Nelson and wife Shannon, Robert Hixon and wife Amanda, Brandy Hixon, Roxie Johnson and husband Bill, Stacy Hemphill and husband Tommy; seven great-grandchildren; aunt, Sarah Cunningham. Special thanks to Hospice Austin Staff for their care and concern. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 2620 South Congress Avenue. Memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca, Austin, Texas 78701. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home South Congress, 2620 S. Congress, Austin, TX 512/442-1446. You may view memorials at www.wcfish.com.
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