On August 23, 2024, Rebecca Scruggs Willcox passed away at the age of 81 after a 14-year battle with cancer. Born on July 22, 1943, in Monroe, Louisiana, Becky or Gammaw, as most knew her, spent most of her life in the North Louisiana area. At the time of her death, she resided in Athens, Louisiana.
Becky spent over 40 dedicated years in the banking industry, where she met numerous people who would later become very dear friends. She was well-known in the banking system for her sweet nature and humorous attitude. She made an impact in every facility that she was involved in.
Becky’s life was marked by her love for her family. She spent numerous hours with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, following them to ballgames, family events, and extracurriculars. They were the joy and strength that kept her going for many years during her cancer fight.
Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Elizabeth Scruggs, and her brother, Glenn Scruggs.
She is survived by her daughters, Tammy David of Little Rock, Arkansas and Kim (Mike) James of Minden, LA; grandchildren, Stephanie (Rance) Gantt of Athens, LA, Megan James of Minden, LA, Tyler Hudson of Dallas, TX, Mikey James of New Braunfels, TX, and Brayden Veuleman of Little Rock, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Addison, Randon, and Weston Gantt of Athens, LA, and Louie Kourvelas and Larkyn James, of Minden, LA; and nephews, Lance, Bryan, and Chad Scruggs.
A special thank you goes to Dr. Kirtan Koticha and his amazing staff for their support and care for her over the past years.
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A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at First Baptist Church – Family Life Center in Minden, Louisiana, on September 14, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Family and friends are encouraged to come honor her memory during this time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to her favorite rescue, Misfit Farms and Sanctuary of Athens, Louisiana.