MONA BECKNER, AT AGE 100, HAS GONE HOME (published 4-10-2022; article #313)

Introduction

Today, 4/10/2022, is Palm Sunday. My mother-in-law, Phyllis Ann (House) Gordon, was born on 4/10/1941. She passed away on 4/30/2017—a year and a day after I almost died on 3/29/2016.

Good Friday is coming. Resurrection Sunday is next Sunday.

That sets the context for this brief article of tribute. At least the sun is shining today—unlike yesterday's wind, rain mixed with snow, and clouds.

Mona Beckner Went Home Two Days Ago on Friday, 4/8/2022

The specifics are known to immediate family members. Last week, my wife was on her spring break vacation. Her Aunt Mona Beckner started to have trouble on April 5th. She was hospitalized that day. My wife sat the first shift at the hospital. Her cousin, Aunt Mona's son, sat that shift also. Other family members sat the second and third shifts.

Early in the morning, just after midnight, on Friday, 4/8/22, Aunt Mona Beckner journeyed to her heavenly home. Her son and my wife arrived moments after Aunt Mona passed away. One of my sisters-in-law was with Aunt Mona when she died.

Mona Beckner's Age 100 Tributes

My 1/17/2022 and 1/23/2022 articles mentioned the occasions of honor for Mona Beckner when she reached the century milestone in age. Her life as a faithful child of God was her main honor.

Last evening, WBIR TV updated their 1/14/2022 video episode about Aunt Mona. See “100-year-old 'Calutron Girl' passes away: One of the last living 'Calutron Girls,' who helped make history in East Tennessee, has passed away.” Author: wbir.com, 4/9/2022.

Mona Beckner's Poems

At 80 years young, Aunt Mona became a writer. She wrote over 200 poems. The following is what she called her final poem, which she wrote at age 96.

At age 84, Aunt Mona wrote the following poem about my wife.

Conclusion

I apologize if the images above are not clear enough. As a writer, I write to get thoughts out of my mind to some degree. I am writing for that reason today. The main thought is that family members who remain are enduring the trial of Aunt Mona Beckner's passing.

Mona Beckner has gone to her heavenly home. On this Palm Sunday, the sun is shining. Remember, Good Friday is coming this week. Resurrection Sunday is coming next Sunday. The Son of God shines on Aunt Mona now. Her everlasting joy fortifies her family, who are still here.

Dear Lord, please comfort the family of Mona Beckner, especially her son, who cared for her daily at their home. We long for your return, Lord! Will you come soon? We who are ready also look forward to going to our everlasting home.