Mary "Rebecca" Taylor Pipkins

Mary “Rebecca” Taylor Pipkins

Rebecca Pipkins, 89, of Lenoir, NC passed away on February 17, 2024, at the Shaire Center.

Rebecca was born on March 10, 1934 to the late Walter and Effie Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Oscar “Bill” Pipkins Jr.; and son-in-law, Bob Navarro.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Beth Hancock (Lloyd), Gil Pipkins (Jenn), Ginny Navarro, and Cathy Gibbons; grandchildren, Jessica Pipkins, Charles Pipkins (Kel), James Hancock (Katy), Kerry Chiarello (Tom), Erik Thompson (Chloe), Sarah Holden (Zach), and Adam Gibbons; great-grandchildren, Percy and Penny Pipkins; and sister, Martha Harkey (Harry).

Rebecca was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. She was an active member and teacher at First United Methodist Church of Lenoir. She was a teacher at King’s Creek School for over 25 years. Rebecca was a passionate teacher who loved her students of all ages. She was an avid reader and loved puzzles and card games. Her favorite place to visit was Sunset Beach with her family. Rebecca will be greatly missed for her “snazzy” personality.

A memorial service to honor Rebecca Pipkins will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Lenoir. A reception will follow at the Christian Life Center.

The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to First United Methodist Church of Lenoir and to Amorem Hospice.

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Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Mary “Rebecca” Taylor Pipkins