In Remembrance Of
Beckie DeFreece
Rebecca Suzanne DeFreece, “Beckie”, (nee Elders), 38, of Plattsburg, Missouri died suddenly Friday, December 9, 2022 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Wednesday, December 14 at Broadway United Methodist Church in Plattsburg with a Service of Death and Resurrection following at 2pm. Internment will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery following the service.
Beckie was born on August 12, 1984 in Chesterfield, Missouri to Ken and Juanita Elders. She graduated from Festus High School in 2003 and attended Central Methodist University, where she met her husband Derick DeFreece. At CMU, Beckie was active in Band and in Sigma Alpha Iota. Beckie and Derick were married on October 13, 2007.
Beckie attended Bolivar Technical College where she received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 2007. Nursing was at the core of who Beckie was; she served as a nurse in several hospitals and health care facilities around Missouri. Most recently, Beckie was a nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.
Beckie and Derick welcomed their son, Derick Kenneth DeFreece, into the world on January 6, 2018. Little Derick was the love of Beckie’s life. Beckie’s personality lit up a room. She had a quick wit, a contagious laugh, and a sparkle in her eye. She loved to read, pet and play with her dogs, drink Diet Mountain Dew, fish, hunt, and listen to music (her music tastes ranged from circus marches, musicals, gospel, 1990s pop, and country).
Beckie was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend who appreciated life and brought out the best in all she met.
She is survived by her husband, Derick DeFreece, their son Derick Kenneth, both of Plattsburg, her mother, Juanita Elders of Texarkana, TX, and her sister Beth Elders (husband David Shaw) of St. Louis, MO.
Beckie was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Elders and her grandparents Mary & Gerald Elders, and Margaret and JT Wollard.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Beckie DeFreece may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF): https://www2.jdrf.org/site/Donation2?2374.donation=form1&df_id=2374&s_src=jdrf.org&s_subsrc=siteMenuLink&_ga=2.202360018.276405540.1670803284-404338787.1670803284.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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Tamme Davis-Engel
Debbie and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Beckie’s passing. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Diane Edwards a d Jon or Gardner
Heaven was blessed with a returning Angel when you stepped inside those pearl gates.
Jack Tate family
Derick and family,
We are saddened beyond words for you, your son and family. May you all be comforted in the knowledge that Beckie is comforted now in Gods loving arms. Praying for your comfort and peace.
Thinking of you always,
Jack,Anna & Joshua Tate
Adam & Aurel Tate
Sarah Mick
I am sincerely sorry for your loss we hope you find peace soon love you guys the Micks
Cindy Hopper
Derrick and little man, your in my thoughts and prayers as yall go throughthis tough time. I can’t imagine what you both are going through. Me and Jeff are here if yall need anything. We both love yall.
Culbertson Deby
Our hearts go out to you and Little man. Beckie always had a beautiful smile! We are always here for you if you need anything
Ryan Kelly
I pray every day for Derrick and little Derrick on this incredibly painful chapter of their life , Beckie will sure be missed by my family and everyone her life touched. We love you and our prayers are with you .
Addie Shadduck
My sincerest condolences. Prayers and hugs for all.
helen perman
So sorry .she was loved by many. My prayers are with all of you.
Ken and Charlene Mills
We have no words to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. May you be comforted in your loving memories. God bless the whole family at this time of there loss.
Gretchen Keith
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brent & Zelma Mathis
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort in this difficult time.