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Becky Stephens    Rebecca Ann “Becky” Stephens, 60, of Thompson, died at 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 21, 2009 at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico.    Becky was born Sept. 17, 1949, in Louisiana, Mo., a daughter of Franklin Thomas and Elizabeth Ann (Howard) Parker. On Feb. 11, 1972, she married Glen Raymond Stephens at the home of her parents, Tom and Bettye Parker, in Harrisburg.    She received a Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1971. She worked for several years as a sales representative for the Mexico Ledger and for KXEO/KWWR. She was co-owner of Stephens Insurance Agency and Glen Stephens Hauling & Excavating for over 30 years. She had been involved with the Mexico Jaycee Wives and the Audrain County 4-H as a Community Leader and was a member of the Centralia First Christian Church.    Becky is survived by her husband Glen; her parents, Tom and Bettye, of Columbia; two sons, Joe Stephens, Columbia, and Matthew Stephens, Centralia; one brother, Dr. John Parker, Columbia; one sister, Merry Beth Hardy, Fayette; and five grandchildren, Ava, Caroline, Tess, Mack, and Cate.    A private service will be held at the family farm. The family will receive friends in a celebration of Becky’s life from 6 – 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, the American Legion, west of Mexico on Hwy. 22.    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Rebecca A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship Fund, established for graduating Centralia High School students bound for college. They may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy Glen, Joe, Matt, and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff, Sally, and Grayson Moore I am so sorry to hear of Becky's death. We went to U-High together and I will never forget those memorable bunking parties that we had at her house. She was a great gal and I will miss her. Nancy Gerard Russell U-High Class of 1967 Becky attended U-High in Columbia, along with her sister, Mary Beth. We have posted Becky's obit on our web site so that her classmates can extend their sympathies. The U-High Web Board extend condolences to Becky's family and relatives and encourages our members to support the Rebecca A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship Fund. To learn more about the school that shaped their early lives, visit www.uhighlives.org and register. - Bob Luebbers, Web Shepherd Glen, Joe, & Matt, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Your mom was a wonderful person and a joy to be around. She will be missed. Melanie (Lavinder) Schuering I was so sorry to hear about Becky. I met Becky with her brother, John, riding horses out at my aunt and uncle's. We later went to U-High together and spent lots of time hanging out at basketball games, in the library and halls of U-High. She was always fun to be around and had such a postive spirit. Sending prayers to Tom, Bettye, John, Merry Beth and Becky's family. May you find comfort in your special memories. Cindy Talbert Beaulieu U-High class of '68. Glen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. I was in Jaycee Wives with Becky and her true love was her family and a dedication to help others. I truly enjoyed my time with Becky during the many projects we worked on together. I'll always remember her smile and that contagious laugh she had! Take care and may God be with you during this time. Glen, Matt and Joe, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss, Becky was a very nice person to be around and to talk to, she will be missed. Shawn & Cynthia Reading I have assurance that Becky is in heaven right now talking Jesus' ear off, so I know she is just fine and full of joy and that I'll see her again someday. But for those of us back here, I offer my deepest sympathy. Matt, Joe, Glen, my dad (John), Merry Beth, Maw Ma (Bettye), Paw pa (Tom), all 5 grandchildren and everyone who knew her-my heart goes out to you. I love you guys, and if there is ANYthing I can do, please feel free to ask. You will remain in my prayers. Love, Jennifer Parker Wow, what can I say? Becky was a warm geunine person, quick to laugh, quick to help others. I have not had the pleasure to talk to her in several years. My most sincere sympathy to Glen, her sons, John and Merry Beth, and to Mr & Mrs Parker. I had hoped to attend the memorial tonight, but the weather will keep me away. I am so very sorry for you loss. Karen (Graham) Craighead I am so very sorry to hear of Becky's passing. I have fond memories of her and the Parker Family since we both have ties to the Louisiana/Clarksville area. Becky was always happy and eager to help everyone. My deepest sympathy to the family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tom LaBerge U-High Class of '68. We're very sorry for your loss and are thinking of all of you. Brian & Angie Bailey

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