BOYNTON BEACH — Colleen Williams Beckner of Boynton Beach died Oct. 5 at the Hospice of Palm Beach County. She was 83.
Born Sept. 30, 1940, to Frank E. and Martha B. Williams in Noblesville, Indiana, Colleen graduated in 1959 from Noblesville High School and attended Purdue University. After moving to Florida, Colleen worked in the title insurance field as a senior underwriter.
For many years, Mrs. Beckner was active and involved in the annual Delray Affair in Delray Beach. She also loved her travels to Europe, especially enjoying England and all things relating to Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth.
Along with her work, Mrs. Beckner loved her Florida life and friends. Special friends who assisted her in many areas of life during her later years were Kelly Callaway and Katie Jurinich.
Mrs. Beckner is survived by her brother, James A. Williams of Cicero, Indiana, and by nieces Camey Williams and Mitizi Evans.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Beckner was preceded in death by her husband, Al Beckner.
At this time no services are planned.
— Obituary submitted by a friend
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