Celebrating the life of
Lillian D. Becton
September 12, 1927 - April 14, 2016
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Lillian M. “Dolly” Becton, age 89, died April 15, 2016 after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Edward DeMine, Sr. and Agnes M. Hajas DeMine. She moved to Savannah at the age of 18 and lived also in Brunswick and Stone Mountain, GA.
Dolly was a talented and award winning artist and craftsperson. She was also a fabulous cook, a seamstress, an avid gardener and teacher, eager and willing to share her talents. She was an accomplished hostess of parties that featured her famous Brunswick Stew.
She was preceded in death by her one love, husband Charles J. Becton, her son, Chris Becton, her sister, Frances Johnson, and brothers, Edward J., Jr., Robert, and Charles “Gus” DeMine.
She is survived by her son, C. David Becton of Savannah; grandson, Matt Becton of Athens, GA; granddaughter, Sarah Becton of San Francisco, CA; and a brother, Thomas DeMine, Sr. and his wife Rose Marie of Savannah.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
My thoughts and condolences to the Becton family. I have such fond and wonderful summer memories of time spent with Aunt Dolly....She always made our family feel welcome and loved. She will be missed greatly!
- Valerie Shuman Mclaughlin , Statesboro , GA
Tom and Rose and all of Dolly's family members, you are in my prayers. I loved Dolly. We had many interesting talks. I enjoyed being her neighbor. God Bless. Gail Thurman
- Gail. Thurman, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Becton Family on the passing of your dear loved one.. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death) May fond memories of Lillian linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- H, Lawrenceville, GA
My thoughts and condolences to the Becton family. I have such fond and wonderful summer memories of time spent with Aunt Dolly....She always made our family feel welcome and loved. She will be missed greatly!
- Valerie Shuman Mclaughlin , Statesboro , GA
Tom and Rose and all of Dolly's family members, you are in my prayers. I loved Dolly. We had many interesting talks. I enjoyed being her neighbor. God Bless. Gail Thurman
- Gail. Thurman, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Becton Family on the passing of your dear loved one.. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death) May fond memories of Lillian linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- H, Lawrenceville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
