Evelyn S. Beck, 68 of Hamden, beloved wife of Frank L. Beck entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening May 4, 2009 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Evelyn was born on June 4, 1940 in Albermarle, NC to the lateRaymond W. Smith and Mrytle T. Smith. Evelyn, a graduate of James Hillhouse High School and Goddard College in VT, was employed as a teacher for the New Haven Board of Education until her disability. She remained extremely active in her church and civic affairs while becoming the inspirational solid rock in the growth and development of her sons, nieces, nephews, god children, and many more. Left to cherish her memory is loving husband, Frank L. Beck; devoted sons Scott L. Beck, and Jarrad T. Beck; daughter-in-law, Kathy R. Beck all of Hamden; Beloved sister, Dorinda S. Sizemore and brother-in-law John Sizemore of New Haven; Sister-in-laws Angela Anderson (Curtis) of Bloomfield; Carol Jones (Sid) of New Haven. Brother-in-laws Raymond Beck (Jaye) of Delaware; Charles Beck of Mass and Kevin C. Beck of Hamden, Nieces Alexis Sizemore of New Haven, Jarita Odei, MD. of Washington D.C. and great nephew Raymond Sizemore of New Haven. Also left to cherish her memory are dear friends Jean Simmons of Bridgeport, Yvonne Jones of West Haven, and Jennie Aden of New Haven; Goddaughter Tracy Hicks of NY. She was predeceased by her loving parents Raymond and Myrtle Smith, a special Aunt Marie Rush and a devoted sister Donna Smith-Odei. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 11 AM at Bethel AME Church 255 Goffe St., New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call at the church from 10 – 11 AM. Interment will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Services by The Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel Street New Haven. To leave a message of comfort for the Beck family, please visit www.howardkhillfuneralhome.com.