Edna L. Beckett, 92, of Independence, MO passed away March 17, 2013. A private family graveside service will be held at New Hope Cemetery in Liberty, MO. Edna was born July 22, 1920 in Clark County, MO to Carl and Mabel Hesse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Beckett. She is survived by her two children, Ralph Beckett and wife Judy; daughter, Carol Braley and husband Dennis; six grandchildren, Barbara Dodson and husband Jim, Todd Beckett and wife Rhonda, Christy Braley-Brown and husband Mike, Rama Scott and husband Shawn, James Dodson and wife Kate, Katie Lamson and husband Dustin; as well as seven great grandchildren.