Tiffany and Eric,
I was so glad Becky and I reconnected these past few years. I always sent her a Christmas letter and she would often send one back. After working over 20 years with people living with Alzheimer's disease, I can understand what all of you went through. it is a devastating disease that not only affects the patient but the entire family. I will miss our phone conversations and visits that we had at her house. She is in a better place and her journey with Alzheimer's is finally over.
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She was born on September 14, 1949 in Athens, TN, a daughter of Ralph and Willie Mae (Crump) Dobbins. Her father and one sister, Peggy Ann Dobbins, preceded her in death. She was married to Thomas B. Gabriel, for 20 years, who also preceded her in death.
Rebecca is survived by her mother, Willie Mae Dobbins of East Peoria; sisters, Nancy Moody of Trivoli and Linda Clark of East Peoria; daughter, Tiffiny (David) Bergia of Champaign; son, Eric (Valerie) Gabriel of East Peoria; and two grandchildren, Joshua and Emily Bergia.
She was raised in Peoria and graduated Manual High School in 1967. She attended Northwoods Community Church and enjoyed country line dancing and volunteering at the South Side Mission. She was formerly employed with Bradley University and OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Springfield Road Baptist Church in East Peoria, with Pastor Duane Surels officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., prior to services at the church. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorial contributions may be made to www.alz.org or to the South Side Mission in Peoria.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
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| Janie Beharelle | Tiffany and Eric | February 22, 2016 |
| Ed Etherton | Such an Angel | February 17, 2016 |
I am still in shock to realize I won't be able to give her a hug and tell her "Thank You" for helping me and my family connect to Northwoods and get so much closer to the Lord. I met Becky at OSF SFMC while she was working in the Education Dept. She introduced me to Northwoods and I know today, she has helped me to be a soldier for Christ. From the first time we met, she was always so very caring and considerate of others, never concerned about her own needs. She was very unselfish and always had a smile to greet you and find goodness in situations and others. Heaven is better place now and I look forward to getting another hug. I pray for Willie Mae, Nancy, Linda, Tiffany, David, Eric, Valerie, Joshua and Emily to celebrate the wonderful memories and have peace, knowing she is in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
| Dennis Crowell | Friend | February 17, 2016 |
Eric & Tiffiny - My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time. Your Mom was a great woman that provided a lot of wonderful memories for me. I loved her for being able to listen when I needed to talk and to talk with me when she needed to be heard. It was truly painful for me to hear of her death, so I know it has to be challenging for both of you. Knowing that she is no longer suffering and is able to line dance in heaven is little consolation for her no longer being with us here on earth, but it certainly is better for her. -- Denny
| Marilyn Miller Luster | Former Coworker | February 17, 2016 |
I just wanted to convey my sympathies to Becky's family for your loss. Becky was a great gal and a joy to be around. I'm sure she will be missed by many who she touched throughout her life. God Bless
| THOMAS WRIGHT | PASTOR | February 16, 2016 |
To all of Becky's family I want to share with you Proverbs 3:5, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart lean not on your own understanding."
We at New Hope Fellowship are praying for all of you that God through His Holy Spirit would strengthen you in this time of great loss and that you would trust in the Lord with all your heart. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Thomas Wright, Pastor
New Hope Fellowship
We at New Hope Fellowship are praying for all of you that God through His Holy Spirit would strengthen you in this time of great loss and that you would trust in the Lord with all your heart. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Thomas Wright, Pastor
New Hope Fellowship
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