Linda Kay Beck

Linda Kay Beck, age 76, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mildred (Parrott) Brown.

Kay’s love language was food. Cooking for her family and friends brought her great joy, and no one ever left her home hungry. She was especially famous for her chicken and dumplings and her Southern cooking, which became a cherished comfort to all who tasted it. A cup of coffee was rarely far from her hand, and many conversations, stories, and moments of laughter were shared across her kitchen table with coffee always brewing.

She was an avid crafter with a strong creative spirit. Whether making wreaths and bows, working with flowers, or sewing, Kay constantly found ways to express her creativity. She was also a poet and leaves behind a collection of her written words that reflect her thoughtfulness and heart.

Kay had a natural way with children, who were drawn to her warmth and humor. When her daughters, Yolanda and Holly, were growing up, their home was the gathering place for neighborhood kids. Kay always made sure to create a space where everyone felt welcome

She shared a deep and meaningful bond with her siblings, and those relationships were among the most important in her life. Growing up as one of thirteen gave Kay a lifetime of stories of her lively youth, which she told with quick wit, unmistakable humor, and perfect timing. She had a special talent for turning family experiences into laughter and wisdom, always leaving listeners smiling, a little wiser, and usually asking for just one more story.

Kay was also known for always singing or softly humming, filling her home with music whether she was cooking, crafting, or simply enjoying the day. Those gentle melodies are memories her family will forever hold close.

She is survived by her daughter, Holly Baron and her son, Sebastian Baron; her daughter, Yolanda Beck and her children, Jordan (Brianna) Beck, Shanice Beck, Shania Beck, Joseph Beck, and Quincy Holman; her great-grandsons, Pierce and Reese Beck; and her sister, Nancy (Richard) Sakiewicz.

In addition to her parents, Kay was predeceased by her siblings James, Jack, Joe, Helen, Ralph, Jane, Margaret, Brenda and Billy.

Services and interment will be private.

Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Kennett Square (484-734-8100). To view her online tribute or share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.