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Rebecca Sue "Becki" Farris

Rebecca Sue “Becki” Farris, 62, of Clinton, IL passed away at 3:49 PM, December 1, 2022 at the Warner Hospital and Health Services, Clinton, IL.

A Celebration of Becki’s Life will be 11 AM, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, Clinton, IL with Pastor John Roberson officiating. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.

Memorials may be directed to the Becki Farris Memorial Fund.

Becki was born February 9, 1960 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Elmer “Squeak” and Dorothy Joan (Cunningham) Taylor, Jr. She married Thomas L. Farris May 12, 1979 in Clinton, IL.

Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Joan Taylor, Weldon, IL; husband, Thomas L. Farris, Clinton, IL; daughter, Rachel (Patrick) Costello, Clinton, IL; grandson, Mason Costello, Clinton, IL; brother, Steven Douglas (Sheila) Taylor, Fulton, MS; niece, Ashley (Dillon) Barnard, Clinton, IL; and nephew, Joshua (Hannah) Taylor, Winslow, AR.

Becki was preceded in death by her father.

Becki retired as a Sgt. Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, FL.  She was the owner and co-owner operator of three small businesses in Clinton, throughout the years.  Above all, Becki was a loving mother, wife, daughter, and grandmother.  She had a giving spirit and never met a challenge she couldn’t overcome.  She is loved and will be deeply missed.  

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com