Sylvia “Ann” Knowles Becker, 80, of Strasburg, Virginia passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.

The family invites guests to visit with them between 1 and 3 P.M. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia. A funeral Mass will take place at 3 P.M. following the visitation; at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 120 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia with Father Tom Shepanzyk officiating.

Ann was born on June 29, 1944 in Colorado to the late Leroy Arthur Knowles and Ruth Werner Sewell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Clement William “Buddy” Becker Jr.

Surviving Ann are her children, Clement Becker III and his wife Kim, and Leah Kent (Becker) and her husband David; her grandchildren, Elysa Baker, Ewan Becker, Alec Becker, and Benjamin Becker; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ann loved to do all sorts of crafts. She loved the mountains and Colorado held a special place in her heart.

The family requests that any flowers be sent to Maddox Funeral Home.