IN MEMORY

Rebecca Eckles (Reilly)

Rebecca Eckles (Reilly)

REBECCA ECKLES REILLY

OBITUARY

Rebecca Reilly (70) from Tuscumbia, Alabama departed this earth June 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. It is rare someone is universally loved by everyone they touch, but that was Rebecca and is not an exaggeration. She was a selfless, loving, patient woman, with a truly beautiful and pure soul. She possessed a unique pedigree of southern charm and western wits, but it was always clear she had a heart of gold.

She worked in education for decades helping shape a generation of students in Tempe, Arizona. If you ever needed a word spelled, help with grammar, or a phone number, you asked Rebecca before researching other sources. (She was Google before Google existed, and we have no doubt she will be reading her obituary correcting any mistakes!) When she was not at Gilliland Middle School, supporting her school, the children, and community, she was busy raising her two children along with her adoring husband, Kevin. From being a boy and girl scout leader, attending football games and swim meets, being a PTA leader, volunteering at her kid's school, and being the mother that always welcomed all the friends in the neighborhood into her home, she was candidly the most incredible and loving mother. She went on to be an even more amazing Grammy, as if that was even possible. She enjoyed a second childhood in many ways, going to amusements parks, watching Disney movies, making the holidays extra special, sharing her love for chocolate, ice tea (always with extra ice), Elvis, and her naturally beautiful artistic abilities with her four grandchildren. She was the matriarch of the family, keeping everyone in communication; constantly coordinating adventures or just calling to simply say, "I love you, have a great day!"

All of her family and friends will miss her fiercely, but we are forever blessed and lucky to have been a piece of her life. Rebecca is survived by her son, Terrence Reilly (Noelia); daughter Heather Peckham (William); grandchildren, Shaylee, Kaylee, Kylie, and Logan, sister Toggie Thompson, and brother John Eckles (Shirley). She was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Kevin Reilly of fifty-one years, parents Mildred and John Eckles, brother, Jimmy Eckles.

A celebration of Rebecca's beautiful life will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:00am, Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

We have more in common, than we often realize. In lieu of flowers we encourage you to give a gift of life by registering to be an organ donor at  https://www.donatelife.net



 
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08/30/20 10:47 AM #1    

Timothy Cory

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful person.


09/03/20 06:23 PM #2    

Dorothy Earl (Picklesimer)

Becky was a close friend of mine in High School.  She was such a sweet girl.  We enjoyed Pep Club together also.  I think we tried to out yell each other during the games.  She will be sorely missed.  Such a beautiful tribute to her.


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