Sylvia “Ann” Knowles Becker (1944 – 2025)

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. Following the visitation, a funeral Mass will take place at 3 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 120 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia, with Father Tom Shepanzyk officiating.

Ann was born in Colorado on June 29, 1944, 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.

Ann is survived by 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.