of Little Rock, AR
December 10, 1947 - December 11, 2020
Rebecca Lay (Becky), age 73, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord December 11, 2020. Becky was born December 10, 1947 in Nashville, Arkansas, where she grew up surrounded by loving parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents Bill and Hazel Lay of Nashville. The granddaughter of C.A. and Beulah Reeves and Augustus and Essie Lay.
Becky graduated from Nashville High School in 1965 as an honor graduate. She attended St. Vincent Infirmary School of Nursing, where she graduated in January 1969 as a RN. After she worked at St. Vincent for several years, Becky attended school to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She practiced anesthesia at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock for 31 years, until she retired in October 2006. She was very active in her church (Faith United Methodist Church) for years, having served on Finance, Trustees, Catering, Memorial and the Administrative Board.
Becky was preceded in death by her companion Lynn Hammack. She is survived by her family; niece, Diana (Lonnie) Smith of Montgomery Texas, nephew, Mark (Toni) Warr of San Antonio Texas, niece, Melinda (John) Purcell of Alvin, Texas, several cousins, many friends and great nieces and nephew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 9820 W. Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
''For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to revealed to us.'' Romans 8:18
Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211. Burial to follow at Forrest Hills Memorial Park, Alexander, AR. Family will receive friends at the service.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
We will miss you Becky!
A great friend and coworker at Baptist Medical Center for many decades. She will be missed. John H Yocum MD
Now Becky you are free from trying to breathe and all the human things that affect us and are safe in the arms of Jesus. Christmas won't be complete without you. I loved our times together and will miss being together at holidays and special occasions.
i know that this dear sweet woman is rejoicing in heaven with our lord and savior Christ Jeusus,and all of her family and friends up there in glory. we will miss her dearly here on this earth until the day of our salvation becomes complete. WE love you and will deeply miss you my dear sweet aunt.
What a blessing it was to have you as a cousin growing up,all the fun times at Aunt Essie house and wherever we were,I love you Becky, you were so sweet and funâ¤ï¸ðŸŒ¹ðŸ˜°
Becky and I were high school sweethearts. We remained close friends throughout her life.
She is missed greatly. Rest in peace, dearest Becky.
Diana, Melinda, and Mark,
We are so very sorry about Becky’s passing. She was a faithful member at Faith UMC for many years and will be missed by us all. I enjoyed getting to know her better while playing dominoes with her at the church on Wednesday’s. She was a great player and took it very seriously! Fly high sweet friend- so happy you’re no longer struggling to breathe! ♥ï¸
We enjoyed dominoes with her. She will be missed.
Dear cousin , I’ve loved you my whole life , some of my best memories have you in them . Rest , and Rejoice , there will be a glad reunion day .
Rest In Peace my dear sweet cousin! You are healed and suffering no more! Will forever hold the memories we shared! I’m so very thankful I talked to you on Tuesday.
Say Hello to all the Lays and we will meet again someday!
I lived next door to Becky when I was 3 & she was 4. She would ask my mother if “Zudy “ could come out and play
I am saddened by our loss of Becky. She and Lynne were faithful friends and patients of mine.......regardless of where I was working!!
Such a beautiful soul........I will miss her.