Debbie Beckham-Hanner-Brown,59, passed away on August 23,2012 at her home in Arcadia. Debbie was born in Bartow on February 13,1953 and was a resident of DeSoto county most of her life. She was employed by DeSoto Memorial Hospital for 28 years as a unit secretary. She loved painting,arts and crafts, working in her yard, and spending time with her family. She was a Jehovah's Witness.
She is preceded in death by her father, Glover "Junior" Beckham and her brother Artie McClellan.
Survivors include her husband, Hugh "Gregg" Brown of Arcadia; her mother, Helen McClellan of Arcadia; two sons, Bubba Brown and wife Kim of Arcadia, Butch Brown and wife Kim of Arcadia; two daughters, Pam Burson and husband Tony of Fort Pierce, Tina Baum and husband Brian of Arcadia; five brothers, Jimmy Beckham of Arcadia, Buddy Beckham and wife Nola of Arcadia, Ben Beckham and wife Charlene of Zolfo Springs, Dale Beckham and wife Janet of Zolfo Springs, Anthony Beckham and wife Jennifer of Jacksonville; two sisters, Connie Beckham of Arcadia, Angela Ackley and her husband Alan of Zolfo Springs; 14 grandchildren,4 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a special friend Sandra and husband Ben Connors, and brother-in-law, Buck and wife Patty Daughtrey.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.