Rebecca Bogard Townley

Rebecca was born on October 20, 1947 in San Saba, Texas to W. H. and Hazel Bogard. She graduated from San Saba High School in 1965.

Rebecca then attended Tarleton State University to continue her education, graduating there in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Spanish. She later earned her Masters of Education degree. Rebecca spent years working as a teacher, retiring with Tyler Independent School District in 2010. Rebecca also worked at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler as an assistant in the music ministry and administration.

In her first teaching position in Lamesa, Texas, she was introduced to Jack Townley of Hamlin, Texas. They were married in August of 1971. They were blessed with three children: Marc, Anna and David.

Jack and Rebecca spent 54 years together and enjoyed many activities. Rebecca enjoyed sewing, gardening, designing doll clothes for her grandchildren and was an avid reader. They spent the majority of their married life in Tyler, where they were devoted members of Green Acres Baptist Church.

Rebecca is survived by her sons, Marc and wife Erin, and David.; her five grandchildren, Skylar and Ashton Townley of Tomball, Texas , Shannon of Tomball, Texas and Jameson, Philippa and Genevieve Townley of Houston, Texas; her brothers Mike Bogard (Mary Ruth) of Gatesville, Texas and Greg Bogard (Judy) of Junction, Texas; her sister-in-law Sharon Townley of Abilene, Texas; and her dear friend, Star Camacho of Tyler, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack and daughter, Anna.

The funeral for Rebecca will be held at Lloyd James Funeral Home Chapel in Tyler, Texas on June 25, 2026 at 11:00, immediately followed by committal at Cathedral in the Pines Memorial Gardens in Tyler.