Obituary of Iris Renfroe Becker

Mrs. Iris Renfroe Becker, age 89, of Milner, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at Atrium Navicent Medical Center in Macon, Georgia.

Iris was born on Saturday, July 22, 1933, in Dudley, Georgia, to the late William Irvin Renfroe and the late Minnie Stephens Renfroe.

In addition to her parents, Iris was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert Ray “Bob” Becker, and siblings: Deluth Haynes, Katie Thompson, Hughea Renfroe, Herbert Renfroe, Chattie Loran Renfroe, Eloise Yancey, and Flossie Darsey.

Iris was a member of Milner Baptist Church and sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed traveling with Bob and together they visited all 50 states and Canada. Iris was a huge baseball fan and watched every Braves game she could. She also loved to garden, fish, and play cards with friends. She loved spending time with family, cooking, and loving on her grandchildren.

Iris is survived by her 92-year old brother Russell Renfroe; her children and their spouses; Robin Becker & Dewayne Holder, Sharon Becker Gable & Fiancé Terry Smith, William Robert & Michele Becker; grandchildren and their spouses; Stuart & Nina Holder, Melissa & Matthew Chizek, Paige Gable & Fiancé Artie Nicolaus, Katie & Matt Carhart, and Brandon & Bailey Stewart; and as of June 30, 2023, Charlotte Iris Chizek, Iris’ newest great-grandchild was born.

A funeral service for Mrs. Iris Becker will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Milner Baptist Church with Brother Brad Ellington officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Milner Baptist Church, 107 Pecan Drive, Milner, Georgia 30257 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.williams-westburyfuneral home.com

Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is proudly serving the Becker family.