Rebecca Lynn Fitzhugh

Rebecca Lynn Fitzhugh

Aug 2, 1948 - Feb 13th, 2024
  • Birth Date: Aug 2, 1948
  • Death Date: Feb 13, 2024
  • Funeral Date: Feb 19, 2024, 10:30 am
  • Location: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
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Biography: Rebecca Lynn (Becky) Fitzhugh, 75, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024.  She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 2, 1948.  Becky is preceded in death by her loving parents, Frank and Peggy Fitzhugh.  
 
Becky lived a full life of love and laughter in spite of living with seizures for over 65 years.  At six years old she contracted encephalitis and was in a coma for several weeks.  It took several trips to Johns Hopkins over the next few years of her life to get her medications to where they controlled the seizures.  However, Becky never let her disability slow her down.  She was always smiling, always wanting to go places.  She loved trying new things, was never afraid of anything.  She loved shopping, going to movies, going out to eat and playing games.  She also loved the Razorbacks.  They provided her with so much entertainment over the years.  When the team lost, football or basketball, she was never down; she supported them win or lose.  In fact, she never was down.  She was always ready for the next day's plans!
 
After graduating from Central, Becky went to work for her dad's insurance agency.  She was there for approximately 40 years and absolutely loved it, especially all the people.  She loved kids and helped teach Sunday School for many years.  She was active in Civitan and loved all the members in her group who were so supportive of her.  Becky's dogs, Prissy and Sassy, were so devoted to her and she loved them dearly - especially Sassy who never left her side once Peggy (Becky's mom) was gone.  
 
Becky loved her church more than anything in the world and was there for every event unless she absolutely couldn't get there.  Her sister, Jenny, knew that Becky was a precious gift from God and that she was so blessed to have her in her life.  
 
Becky is survived by her sister Jenny and brother-in-law Walter, the Smiley and Glasbrenner families and her many wonderful friends. Jenny wants to thank Angela, Tish, and Simone for their loving care of Becky over the past few weeks.
 
Services will be held at 10:30am Monday, February 19, 2024 at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Jeff Hampton officiating. Private burial will take place at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the PHUMC TV Ministries, Becky's second home. Services under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com.
 

Condolences(06)
Susan Jones Boe
#6
Feb 18th, 2024 4:09 pm
All we Jones kids are so sorry to hear Becky has passed into spirit. She was a fixture of our youth growing up at PHUMC and embodied kindness, love and patience. We will be holding you tight in our hearts and know memories will be a comforting grace.
Julie (Beth Dell) Clements
#5
Feb 16th, 2024 8:28 am
Jennifer, I was so sorry to see in yesterday's paper that you had lost Becky. As you know our familys go way back from the time your Dad worked with my Dad at Proctor and Gamble and then in the insurance business. Whenever I would run into Becky, she always had the big beautful smile on her face and would ask about all the family. A truly remarkable and selfless lady. Those who knew her are blessed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you go through the days and months ahead and may you find peace and comfort knowing she is in a far better place than we are. Love, Julie
Janelle Coker
#4
Feb 15th, 2024 12:57 pm
So sorry about Becky. My Mom (Belva Wood) worked with her at Central AR Ins for many years. Even after retiring she would talk to Becky on the phone often and she and Kathleen would take her to lunch. Mom would always update me on how she was doing and I remember how much she loved her church. My prayers are with her family.
Kathy Swor Hollingsworth
#3
Feb 15th, 2024 8:14 am
I'm so sorry to hear of Becky's passing. She was one of my first neighborhood friends as a child.
Even after our family moved I would run into Becky out and about and of course at
Central. Always smiling and always glad to see you. I will cherish those sweet memories living around Fair Park Elementary and playing with Becky.
John and Nancy Russ
#2
Feb 14th, 2024 9:15 pm
May all who loved Becky experience the peace of God that is beyond human understanding.
Jay Holland
#1
Feb 14th, 2024 6:03 pm
Accept my condolences. Becky and my brother were great friends and I have known her my entire life. I know that she had a full and meaningful life and will be missed and well remembered.

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