Rebecca “Becky” Morton, age 72, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, in the comfort of her home after a lengthy illness.
She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on February 14, 1952, to Alton and Beatrice McMan.
Becky (Mom/Nana) was employed as a personnel clerk and secretary for 31 years by Pilgrim’s Pride (aka Con Agra and Country Pride) until she retired. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she was known for her generous demeanor and always taking care of her family and others. Everyone seemed to know “Mrs. Becky” when her name was mentioned. She definitely impacted those she worked with and interacted with over the years. She was a lifetime member of Lockhart Church of Christ and a devout Christian.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janie Cribb; and niece, Kellee McMan Murphree.
She is survived by her supportive husband of 54 years, Roger Morton; daughters Jennifer Edwards (Kevin) and Melissa Pratt (Jeremy) all of El Dorado; granddaughters Taylor Pepper (Colby), Tori Rivera (Izzy), Tifani Edgerton (Conner), and Macy Walker (Trey); grandson Colton Pratt (Bailey); great-granddaughters Cadence, Everly, Carsyn, Collins, and Mila; brother and sister-in-law/best friend Larry and Sheila McMan; daughter-like niece Dana Seitz (Bruce); and many additional nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
She was entrusted with three beautiful souls who helped take care of her after her diagnosis. The family thanks and appreciates Wanda Johnson, Neketa Johnson, and Ida Scott.
Family will honor and remember Becky with a visitation at Young’s Funeral Home from 5-7 on Monday, January 27. The funeral will be held at Young’s Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, with Brother Charlie Reeves officiating. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Mt. Moriah Rd., Junction City, AR.
Pallbearers will be nephews Jonathan Cribb, Jason McMan, and Jeffrey McMan; Colton Pratt, Colby Pepper, Conner Edgerton, and Trey Walker.
Memorials may be made to Olive Branch Cemetery in c/o Kevin Hux at 412 Mt. Moriah Rd., Junction City, AR 71749.
Condolences can be expressed online at www.youngsfheralhome.com for the Morton family.
