Edna Esther (McAllister) Becker, 92, of New York, entered her heavenly home on July 23, 2026, at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation, Horseheads, New York. Edna was born November 19, 1933, in Queens, New York to Ferdinand and Esther McAllister.

Edna married Guenther K. Becker in December 1953. The couple had four children. Following the death of her husband in 1966, Edna and her children moved to Toms River, New Jersey where she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Toms River and worked as a home health aide.

Edna and her children moved to Siler City, North Carolina in 1983, where she was a devoted member of the Siler City Presbyterian Church. Her deep and abiding faith was a guiding presence throughout her life, providing her with strength, comfort, and grace. She worked at the VA Medical Center in Durham as a unit clerk for many years.

Edna was blessed with many dear friends and treasured the time she shared with them. Her warm smile, compassionate heart, and genuine kindness drew people to her, creating friendships that lasted a lifetime. She especially enjoyed traveling with her friends from the Siler City Senior Center, embracing every opportunity to explore new places and create lasting memories. Whether traveling across the United States or abroad, Edna approached each journey with a sense of adventure, curiosity, and gratitude. The friendships she cultivated and the experiences she shared brought her great joy and enriched her life in countless ways.

In her later years, Edna moved to Big Flats, New York, where she was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Edna attended the Daytime Program at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation for several years before eventually becoming a resident there.

Edna is lovingly remembered by her children: Bernhard Becker and his wife, Karen, of South Carolina; Bruce Becker and his wife, Sue, of Delaware; and Martha and her husband, Kyle, of New Jersey. She also leaves behind eight cherished grandchildren and seven beloved great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immense joy and pride.

Edna was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Guenther Becker; her beloved son, Ralph Becker; her cherished grandson, Jesse Becker; and her siblings, Marilyn Hargrave, Melvin McAllister, and Ward McAllister. Though she will be deeply missed, her love, faith, and the memories she created will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her.

A visitation will be held at Smith & Buckner, Siler City, NC. from 8:30am to 10:30am on Friday, July 31. Graveside service will follow at Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City, NC.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Becker family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com