Sarah Leann Beck

Franklin - Sarah LeAnn Beck, age 13, of Wadesboro Circle, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of Regina Hudson Beck of Franklin, NC and William Lamar Beck of Franklin, NC. She was an eighth grade student at Macon Middle School, and was of the Baptist faith. She loved her dogs, Puppy and Tico. Sarah lived for the moment, she was positive, respectful, energetic and was not afraid to try anything. She was competitive, stubborn and never met a stranger. Sarah was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be missed by her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, William H. and Libby Beck, her Nana Frankie Beck,her step-grandmother, Nanny Bonny Harkins; a step-father Les Elliott; three sisters, Violet, Kelsie and Gracie Elliott; one brother, Scott Elliott; four uncles, six aunts, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, McKinley and Pauline Hudson, a sister, Nikita Lynn Beck and a step-grandfather, Dorran Elliott.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 1st, at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Frank Rodriquez and Graham Norris officiating. Burial will be held at Holly Springs Baptist Church (Jennings) Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.