Maggie E. Beckner

Maggie E. Beckner, 81, of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born on September 2, 1943, in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edgar Paul and Roxie Ellen (Ballenger) Stockton. For most of her life, Maggie resided in Henry County and lived in Mooreland for the last 48 years. She attended New Castle High School and, on July 3, 1960, married the love of her life, Robert E. Beckner. Maggie worked at Chrysler Corporation for 10 years and then at General Motors-Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, retiring in 2004. She was a member of the United Auto Workers Union and was also engaged in farming, where she enjoyed gardening and hunting for mushrooms with her daughters and grandchildren. Maggie enjoyed auctions, playing “hand & foot” card games, and any activity she could share with her family. She has attended the Grand Avenue Baptist Church for the past few years. Those left to cherish Maggie’s memory include her three children, Ronnie (Tommie) Beckner of Mooreland, Marsha (James) Brungard of Monrovia, and Kimberly Beckner Rangel (Troy Pruitt) of Mooreland; seven grandchildren, Casey, Holly, Bobbie, Tyler, Jeuses, Jordan, and Zachary; a step-grandson, Brock; four great-grandchildren, Delilah, Jerry, Austin and Mason; five step-great-grandchildren, Luke, Skye, Walker, Lloyd “V”, and Chloe; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Penny Goff Blevins, Tracy Edwards, and Daryl Shannon, Larry Clapp Jr., and Jerry Clapp. In addition to her parents, Maggie was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert “Bob” Beckner, in 2015; three brothers, Edgar, George W., and Sammy Barlow Stockton; two sisters, Lillie Mae (Goodman) Patton and Maxie Pauline Hasty; two sisters-in-law, Ruby and Shirley Stockton; two brothers-in-law, Harold E. Hasty and Robert E. Patton, and two step-grandchildren, Brittney and Brandy. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Sproles Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mooreland Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until the time of the funeral on Saturday at the funeral home. You may offer the family a personal condolence at www.sproelsfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Maggie E. Beckner.

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Maggie E. Beckner

September 2, 1943 - June 22, 2025