Rose Ella Beck

June 2, 1942 - July 1, 2019

Rose Ella Paladino Beck, 77, of Center Ridge, died peacefully on July 1, 2019 after a long illness. She was born on June 2, 1942 to Angelo A. “Doc” Paladino and Amelia Beatrice DeSalvo Paladino both of whom preceded her in death. She had three older brothers who also preceded her, Leo, Carl, and Kenneth Paladino. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 58 years, John Martin Beck and their daughters, Jan (John) Irwin and Kim (Buddy) Rathbun all of Morrilton; one brother, Ed Paladino of Plumerville. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Rebecca Finley of Vilonia, Kristen (Matt) Rodgers of Conway, and Joshua Irwin of Morrilton; and great grandchildren, Brookelyn, Keely, Samantha, Peyton, Cole, and Cash. Rose worked for 42 years at Regions Bank, formerly Morrilton Security Bank, retiring as Vice President. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Church at Catholic Point. Rose loved her family and especially doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren who knew her as “Granny”. She was beloved by many and known to be of gentle voice and loving heart. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, with the visitation following at Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Center Ridge with the Rev. T.J. Hart and Rev. Aby Abraham officiating. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Center Ridge. Pallbearers will be Joey Beck, Matt Mourot, Gary Beck, David Huett, Brent Nelson, and Clint Huddleston. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Paladino, Woody Beck, George Beck, and Robert DeSalvo. The family would like to thank Kaitlin Stringfellow of Hospice Home Care and CHI St. Vincent, Morrilton for their loving care and kindness given to Rose and her family. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery Fund, 323 Catholic Point Road, Center Ridge, AR 72027.