Ector, Texas -- Beckie Sue Long Holt (Nana) was born on October 5, 1953 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. She left her earthly body on March 10, 2025 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered the gates of Heaven. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham.
Beckie was brought home to her parents, Dorothy and Thurman Long through an arranged adoption. She lived her childhood years in Garland and then most of her adult life here in Fannin County. Beckie married Dale Holt on November 8, 1974, last November they celebrated "50 years of Not Killing One Another." In January of 1977 Beckie and Dale settled down in her grandparents home in Ector. She owned and operated the Ector store until it was lost to a fire.
Through the years Beckie had many different jobs within the healthcare industry, with her heart strings given to Hospice Care. She loved guiding families and giving comfort to those that found themselves in need of love and support during this final stage of life. She also coached different teams and led Bluebirds and Boy Scouts in the 80's.
Beckie was a woman of strong faith and a dedicated member of Ector Baptist Church. Even though Beckie was adopted, an only child, and gave birth to one daughter, she was a mother to everyone she knew. She was so proud of her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren's activities.
Beckie is preceded in death by her parents, Mimi and Papa Long, biological brothers, Teddy and David Strom, and niece, Kayla Strom.
Those left to cherish her memory, husband, Dale Holt, daughter, Angie Smith and husband Kyle, grandsons, Jayson Smith, Kooper Smith, biological sister, Barbara Austin, Vickie Chapman (David), her family by LOVE not by blood, sister, Joann Polk, children, James Polk, Nikki Sebring, Nancy Rushing, Daneasha Stephens (Robert), James Scott, Brandy Scott, grandchildren, Caleb Castle, Daniel Castle, Aaron Stephens, Bree Kresley (Kevin), Shyann Rushing, Patrick Polk, Briana Polk, Addy Polk, along with many nieces, nephews, friends, and church family. Let's not forget Beckie's precious animals, Bologna and Rascle.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Ector Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service with burial to follow at Carson Cemetery. Bro. Trevor Williams will officiate and her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to thank Bonham TMC Physical Therapy for all their love and support this last year. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to the Ector Volunteer Fire Department.
