SOUTH THOMASTON — Rebecca Ann Geesey (Mullen), beloved wife of George E. Geesey, died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2015, after a lengthy illness.

She was raised in Wildwood, N.J., and graduated from North Wildwood High School. She graduated from The American University with a degree in broadcast journalism. She enjoyed a lengthy career in the Washington, D.C., broadcasting community, including WTTG, WASH and WXTR with the Dalton Group. Becky also acted as the liaison between area broadcast managers and community leaders.

Becky was a devoted long-time member of Knox Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Silver Spring, Md.

After retiring to Maine in 1999, Becky and George were able to pursue their varied interests and hobbies. Becky was a gifted pianist and organist, playing at several churches; she was an avid reader, member of book clubs and volunteered at libraries her whole life. She was also employed at ABCD Books in Camden, where she facilitated online rare-book sales. Becky was a talented seamstress, creating heirlooms for both family and friends.

In addition to her husband of 54 years, she is survived by her daughter, Ellen Dean (Bruce) of Frederick, Md.; her son Gordon (Yolanda) of Ridgely, Md.; four grandchildren, Mary Kathryn, Henry and John Dean, and Abigail Rogers (Chris); and two great-granddaughters, Annie Mack and Ellen Rogers. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin; her sister, Grace Mullen; and her parents, Hopwood and Rebecca Mullen.

Family and friends are invited to visit Monday, Nov. 16 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. in Rockland, where a celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. A reception will follow.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 20, with a viewing at 11 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. at Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 South Main Road, Vineland, N.J. Interment will follow immediately at Rose Hill Cemetery in Newfield, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to either Wesaweskeag Historical Society, P.O. Box 12, South Thomaston, ME 04858, or South Thomaston Library, P.O. Box 3, South Thomaston, ME 04858.