Becky Jones Rodgers, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Lakewood Funeral Home on Clinton Blvd at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Becky was born in Charleston, MS on May 23, 1941. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Cox Jones; father, L.E. Jones; brother, Bubba Jones and her stepmother, Addie Cox Jones.
Her husband, Toby Rodgers, to whom she was married 56 years and loved dearly survives her. They were a devoted couple and had a very happy marriage with wonderful memories to cherish.
Becky, a longtime resident of Florence, was a graduate of Forest Hill High School. She earned an A.A. degree from Hinds Community College and graduated from Mississippi College with a B.S. in history.
She was a loyal friend blessed with friendships that lasted throughout her lifetime. These friends were with her and Toby during her long illness and always ready to do anything they could to help.
Becky worked in state government until her retirement from the MS State Senate staff in 2003.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Byram and requested memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Byram: 7541 Siwell Rd. Byram, MS 39272.
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