A beautiful garden now stands alone, missing the one who nurtured it But now she is gone.
Her flowers still bloom, and the sun  still shines, But the rain is like tear drops for the ones left behind.
The weeds lay waiting to take the gardens beauty away, But the beautiful memories of its keeper are in our hearts to stay. 
She loved every flower even some that were weeds, So much love she would plant with each little seed.
But just like her flowers she was part of GODs plan, So when it was her time he reached down his hand.
GOD looked through the Garden searching for the best, That is when he found REBECCA,it was her time to rest. 
It was hard for those who loved her, to just let her go, But GOD had a spot in his garden, that needed a gentle soul.
So when you start missing REBECCA, remember if you just wait, When GOD has a spot in his garden, REBECCA will meet you at the gate.

Aunt Rebecca always had the best laugh and warm smile ,she will truly be missed by ALL ! I am sure Gma and papa are waiting for her with open big arms! Xoxo
You have always been in my heart and mind besides the miles and now heavens distance! love Tashia

For every Kiss: find a reason for another 
For every moment, for every smile be thankful there is more to come.. live and love every single day ...  
that is the joy that flowed through her eyes and poured onto all she touched.
Strength Joy and Love ...  
My heart goes out to you Jen, Dan  and your family for your loss. Remembering with you a very special person.  I wish I could have been  there for you today. 
With Sympathy

Tonite I sent Ted a picture of a snow pile which is a joke from our teenage years. He then texted me back informing me of this very sad news..I remember Rebecca because she related to us kids better than most adults would..she was a great person and always smiled or laughed about everything even us onry kids.  My heart goes out to the family..especially my Ol buddy Ted, Veronica, Dan and Jennifer.

God Bless Dear Rebecca, sending my love and prayers to you Dan and to your beautiful family. She was an amazing, courageous woman and I am better because I met her. God Bless you all at this most difficult time.

I will miss my long time friend of 49 years.  We met in 9th grade in Lebanon,Mo and have remained friends all these years.  I feel blessed to have known this wonderful lady.  Her smile and encouragement have always been so important in my life. If she ever met you, then you were her friend.  She was a people person and was always giving of herself and her time. She made the most special gifts for many of us who called her our friend.   I will cherish the wonderful memories I have of her.  God Blessed me with a very special friend. Even though we lived in different states we never lost touch with each other. I am happy to have seen her a week ago. Even though she was very sick she was interested in my life and catching up.  You almost didn't know she was so sick.  We were always those teen age girls as close as we were years ago.  I loved her dearly and will miss her in my life.
Her Always Friend,
Phyllis Bruce

OBITUARY

Rebecca Elaine Ridgway

12 April, 1950 – 24 February, 2013

Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park

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