Rebecca "Becky" Harder

Rebecca “Becky” Harder, 75 of Wichita Falls, Texas earned her angel wings after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s on 7 May 2024. Becky was the daughter of Willie D. and Cora Evelyn McBride. She was born in San Antonio and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1966. Becky met her husband, Paul while he was stationed at Randolph AFB, TX. They were married on 18 November 1978 in San Antonio. Becky was active with the Youth Choir and was a pianist at the First Baptist Church in San Antonio during her first 30 years.

Married to a military member, within 6 months of marriage they received their first assignment to Scott AFB, IL. Other assignments took them to the American Embassy, Copenhagen Denmark, Sheppard AFB, TX, Keesler AFB, MS. Becky worked mainly as a legal secretary until she retired in 2017 from Jeff Ammons, Atty at Law. She was an avid reader of Nora Roberts and Danielle Steele novels. During her early years, Becky enjoyed decorating cakes for special occasions and birthdays. While stationed in Copenhagen, she was honored to bake/design the Marine birthday cake in 1985 for the Marine Ball. Becky was also an Honorary Marine Mom for the Marine Detachment assigned to the Embassy.

Becky was predeceased by her parents and brother (Douglas McBride). She is survived by her husband of 45 years and daughters: Jennifer Ferguson and Kristin (Chris) Howard; four grandchildren: Cayden and Kinsley Howard, Braelynn and Easton Ferguson, sister-in-law Becky McBride, numerous Ohio relatives, nieces/nephews and the families of her three “unofficial-adopted” daughters who always called her mom--Nikki (Chaz) Tepfer, Holly (John) Lucas, and Cortney (Armando) Fareaux.

Visitation will be at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home, 1917 Archer City Hwy, Wichita Falls from 6-8 pm on Sunday, 12 May. Services will be on Monday, 13 May at 2 pm in the chapel of Hampton Vaughan with Gary Ohmstede officiating. Burial will follow at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Chris and Cayden Howard, John Lucas, Chaz Tepfer, Armando Fareaux, and Jeff Ammons.

The family would like to thank the staff (especially 2nd Floor personnel) at Advanced Rehab and Healthcare of WF and Hospice of Wichita Falls. Donations may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls.