Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom of Burlington, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 26, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Garland W. Wagoner and Mildred H. Wagoner; her former husband Mac C. S. Ross; and her siblings, Lora Womack (Graham) and Johnny Wagoner.
She is survived by: her husband John D. Beckom; her children, Theresa Lilienthal (Rick), Melinda Bradshaw and Michael Ross (Terri); and her grandchildren, William Frederick "Rick" Riley, Jr. (Chelsea), Michelle R. Richards (Tyler), Manning Henry "Hank" Lilienthal III (Lindsey), Hannah Lilienthal (Chris), Beth McGuire (Todd), Amanda Shoop (David), Taylor R. Lewis (Bryan) and James M. Ross. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren as well as two nieces and a nephew.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions being made to AuthoraCare https://www.authoracare.org in honor of their support of Martha over the past eight months, to St. Mark's Community Church https://www.smc.church., or to the organization of their choice.
