Rebecca Adriana Disharoon

Rebecca Adriana Disharoon was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Rebecca always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Rebecca was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Rebecca was born July 27, 1989 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, the eighth child born to former Mississippi State Senator James D. "Jay" Disharoon and his wife, Terrie Lynn Davis Disharoon. Rebecca was raised in Jackson along with her nine siblings, sisters, Christi, Amanda, Michelle, Elizabeth, D'Arcy and Sarah and brothers, John, Jamie and Andrew . Always able to express herself well, Rebecca possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, Rebecca was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

Blessed with a balanced attitude, Rebecca was able to relate well with others. As a young child, Rebecca showed her creative ability in many ways. She was outgoing and animated. Rebecca enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests, including ballet, tap dancing and gymnastics, and was a Daisy Girl Scout and Brownie Girl Scout. In her spare time she liked to sing and dance. Rebecca's memorable achievements included being selected as an APAC Student and being named as an all "A" student on the honor roll.

Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, Rebecca was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. Her curious nature was spurred by her ability to maximize her personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. She was good with facts and had an excellent memory. She graduated at the top of her class from The Education Center in 2006, and also attended St. Andrews Epicopal School. She enjoyed all of her classes in school and had a true love for learning. During high school she was a varsity cheerleader.

When the goal of college was in sight, it became important to Rebecca. Again, her direct, “down to earth” approach served her well. She was able to absorb complex concepts and had an acute sense of how things worked. She was an honor pre-med student at the University of Southern Mississippi and also enjoyed Spanish class.

In 2009, Rebecca married Blake Anthony Tyner in Jackson, and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Claudia Alyssa Tyner. Rebecca was a devoted and loving parent, and her favorite times were spent playing with her precious daughter.

A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Rebecca’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. She could be a leader who sought impact for her decisions. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Rebecca could multi-task, and she was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues.

Rebecca held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to her. She was a member of the Epicopal Church for 22 years.

Travel and vacations were experiences that Rebecca truly enjoyed. She preferred to seek out excitement wherever she went and she was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back. She was willing to leave her plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included trips with her family to Orlando, Las Vegas, Dallas and Memphis, as well as a vacation spent with friends in New Jersey.

Rebecca was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. In addition to several while growing up, her favorite was a calico cat named BumCat, she had for 4 1/2 years.

Rebecca was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it.

Rebecca departed this life Saturday, October 8, 2011 while at her residence in Hattiesburg. Memorial services were held Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Her earthly body was cremated and the remains now rest with her loving family.