Barbara Anne McGlone's Obituary
Barbara Anne Beckett McGlone, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, with her family and loved ones by her side at her home.
Barbara was born on June 10, 1938, in Memphis, Tennessee to Robert Earl Beckett Sr. and Myrtle Olive Beckett (Hogland). She attended South Side High School in Memphis. She continued her education at Memphis State University where she majored in Elementary Education. Barbara loved to teach and loved to help children. She dedicated the majority of her life , 32 years, teaching elementary education for the Memphis Shelby School System.
Barbara loved music, playing the piano, reading, animals, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her brother, Robert Earl Beckett Jr. (Earl) and his spouse; a daughter, Mary Knighten; two sons, Alan & Scott Beckett (Stacey); 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Myrtle Beckett; a brother, Robert Frank Beckett (Bob); her husband, William McGlone; and grandson, Michael Ferguson.
Open visitation will be on Wednesday, February 16 from 10:00am-11:00am, followed by funeral services at Memorial Park Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee. Family graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery in Devall’s Bluff, Arkansas at 3pm.
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