Sondra Rebecca Knott, known to most as “Becky”, age 69, of Orange, passed away in Port Arthur, TX on June 8, 2017. Becky was born in Gadsden, AL on February 6, 1948 to parents Walter Preston Beck and Mary Jo Maddix Beck. She resided most of her life in Orange.
Becky had a brilliant mind for working with numbers and was always very successful as a bookkeeper throughout her working career. Becky loved collecting crystal figurines, as well as Coca Cola memorabilia. She also loved her dog, best friend and companion, Flipper.
Becky is preceded in death by her parents.
Becky is survived by her son, Donnie Smith and wife Linda of Deweyville, son Cody Knott and wife Holly of Orange; sister Brenda Patterson and husband Harold of Tennessee; sister Peggy Beck of Orange; grandsons Jacob Smith and Cameron Knott; great grandchildren Rossyn Smith and Kimber Smith; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.
The family has been overwhelmed by the showing of love, prayers, and support from all those who have reached out or visited. A memorial service to remember Becky’s life will be held on Saturday June 17, 2017, at 5:00 pm, at Orange First Church of the Nazarene on MLK Dr. in Orange. Friends and family are invited to attend to remember her life. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be given in her honor to cover funeral service expenses to Claybar Funeral home in Orange.