Becker, Ann Grace

Skilled Musician Was Teacher And Played With The Chattanooga Orchestra

  • Friday, May 2, 2025
Ann Grace Becker
Ann Grace Becker

Ann Grace Becker, 92, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on April 17, 2025.

Ann was born on Jan. 25, 1933, in Chattanooga, to the late William and Grace Becker. She earned her BA in music education at David Lipscomb College and her MA in Education at Abilene Christian University. Ann taught music for 22 years in New Jersey and taught in the classroom at Boyd Buchanan school. Ann was a skilled musician. She began playing the viola in symphonies while in high school. She continued performing in symphonies while in New Jersey. When she returned to live in Chattanooga, she played in the Chattanooga Community Orchestra for many years.

Ann spent her life using her abilities and talents to honor and serve God. She was a faithful member of the East Brainerd Church of Christ. Ann loved her family. She was always willing to help those in need. She had a caregiver’s heart. Ann lovingly took care of several people when they needed her.

A celebration of Ann’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the East Brainerd Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Ann's memory to Martin Boyd Christian Home.

Arrangements are by the Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Suite B, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.

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