Nita R. Becker
Nita R. Becker, 102, of Beaumont, died Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1922, in Crockett, to Inez Skipwith Rosser and James Harrison Rosser.
Both of her parents were educators and placed a great deal of importance in education. All their children were read to from the time they were born, and good books were an integral part of who Nita was. Her mother Inez was born in Brookland and her father, James was born in Weaches. Nita was a Texan through and through.
Nita had two sisters, Mary Evelyn Rosser Wilkinson and Gwendolyn Rosser Wingate, and two brothers, James Harrison Rosser and Joseph Nesbit Rosser.
She finished schools in Beaumont and graduated from Beaumont High School at the age of 16. Nita went to work for Security State Bank in Beaumont before she turned 17 and from that point on, she was a banker!
After the war she met and married Ken Becker, a truly remarkable man. Their union produced three fine sons, who gave her three grandsons, who gave her four sweet great-grandbabies. Nita would often remark on how fortunate and blessed she was to have such a beautiful family. Ken passed on March 5, 1981.
Nita loved banking! She loved meeting people, serving their needs, and she loved the people she worked with. When she retired at 72, from what was once Allied Bank of Beaumont, she was Senior Vice President of the bank. During those years she did a multitude of things, but training good tellers to be even better tellers was her forte. Nita loved each little teller that was put under her wing.
Later Nita, along with another good banker, organized a travel program through which we took good customers on trips, some overseas and some closer to home. It was during those years that she met and learned to love some of the most wonderful people in the world. They changed her life and enriched it beyond measure.
After retirement there was more time to pursue other activities. Nita worked in her flower beds. Her flowers were lovely, especially the brilliant amaryllis, the soft pale calla lily, the azaleas, and the camellias. She felt working on them to be beyond rewarding.
There was also more time to read, a passion she had all her life. She also loved having the extra time to have her friends come to her house. Nita said that she had more time for storytelling, something she loved dearly. She has told stories to so many different groups all over this area, she called it a real joy! Nita enjoyed oil painting. Her paintings ended up scattered all over this area and that gave her a great deal of satisfaction. She also found it very pleasant keeping in touch with her friends through her computer, she loved constructing lovely greeting cards on her computer.
Nita, along with Weldon and Lois Kaspar, organized a travel club for their church called the Road Runners. She said it was a joy getting on that big charter bus and taking shorter trips with good friends and fellow church members.
Survivors include her sons, Scott Becker and his wife Ranah, of Village Mills Texas, and David Becker of Beaumont Texas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Nita is preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband; and son, Mark Becker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children’s, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, Georgia 30394 or give online.
A gathering of Mrs. Becker’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- March 13, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- March 14, 2025
- 10:00 am
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- March 14, 2025
Encountered Mrs. Becker only once and I could see a quality individual with a sharp clear mind and purposeful living. Would loved for her to have been my mother. Knowing David was comforting as he would surely take fine care of her. She was a jewel of a person. Sorry for the loss of this fine citizen.
While I worked with Nita for only a short while, she taught me to be a better teller and banker. She was surely a great lady who was a true professional. I know she will be missed by her family and friends.
I am sending my love to you and your family. Such a sweet and loving lady will certainly be missed by all!
Scott and David
I am very saddened to here of the loss of your Mom. I was thinking back the other day of all the neighbors we had. I always liked your mom so much going back to when we were just kids so long ago on Ferndale. It’s a sad day with the loss of such a sweet soul. Praying for yall at this time of grief and loss.
Truly with all my best wishes and regards. Rod Smalley
Scott and family,
We were saddened hear about the passing of your Mother. Our sincere condolences.
Ricky and Lanette Tate
So sorry to hear about your sweet mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love, Donnie and Sharon Harvey
I worked with Nita at Citizens Bank then Allied Bank; back when banking was banking. What a wonderful women and friend. I learned so much from her. And what fun we had! I miss her teller training every time I go into the banks of today. And what fun we had at the “Citizens Bank” reunions she would host!
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
I pray God’s peace and comfort surround you. I pray for joy in your memories.
Janice Moncla
Scott, Ranah and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Becker. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to the family. I remember her fondly and was welcomed always at her home. Love you you all.
Cindy
My love and sympathy go out to everyone that knew and loved Mrs B.
She was a beautiful soul and a warm and caring mother-in-law and friend. I was very blessed to be among those she called “Ladybug”.
David, Scott, and family,
We are so sorry that your mother and grandma is no longer there in her flower garden for you to visit. Ya’ll must have taken very good care of her.
Nancy Ann
Aspen Lily
Piper
David, our deepest sympathies during this time of loss. Mark & I appreciate you sharing your precious mom with us. You have set an amazing example of loving someone unconditionally & we are honored to call you our dear friend-bestest. Your mom will be remembered each & every my flowers bloom & every time we pass Buc-ee’s.
Much LOVE, Mark & Cyndi
I am so sorry. I know she was loved and cared for my sons. David made sure she was at church every Sunday. I will miss Miss Nita. Love to the family. Joyce Lowrey
David, Mark and Scott. My prayers going out for you all. I know she will be missed. Sweet, sweet lady.
Leslie James Luna
Neta was the embodiment of the perfect mom, neighbor, and citizen. That Greatest Generation that survived the Great Depression and WW II…Sorry to see this Scott but I’m glad you had her so long!!! My sympathies, Beth