Official Obituary of
Rebecca C. Shoemake
May 8, 1945 ~ December 8, 2017 (age 72) 72 Years Old
Rebecca Shoemake Obituary
Lamar - Rebecca C. "Becky" Shoemake asked God to please end the pain of her battle with cancer, and God answered her request the next day, December 8, 2017, when He called her to her eternal Heavenly home. Becky also asked God to let her sing with Vestal Goodman when she got there, so we know that Becky is having a glorious singing like never before with her loved ones.
Becky was born in Hartsville on May 8, 1945, the daughter of Lexton and Mary Alice Collins. She is survived by her husband Bob Shoemake, children: Renee Knight Woodberry, Kevin Knight (Julie), Chrystal Barnett (Mark), and Scott Shoemake (Karen); grandchildren: Trey Woodberry, Bryce Woodberry, Mark Barnett, II (Crystal), and Savannah Shoemake; sisters: Marlene Dalrymple (Murray) of Roanoke, VA, Patricia Collins of Hartsville, and Stella Collins of Abbeville, SC; brothers: Jimmy Collins (Sylvia) of Wendell, NC, Tom Collins of Hartsville, Mike Collins (Debbie) of Arkansas, and many nieces and nephews. Becky is predeceased by her father, Lexton Collins, mother Mary Alice Collins, and two brothers Allen T. "Buddy" Collins, and Timothy "Gene" Collins.
As a faithful steward, Becky taught Sunday School for over 30 years and was a life-long member of the choir. Her favorite memories were singing with her dear friends, Mary Della Anderson and Vivian Strickland, in the Ladies' Trio at First Church of God in Darlington. She led the GA's at Lamar Baptist Church, where she was a member; served as Sunday School Superintendent; prepared and served meals for the "homebound" church members; organized the senior's "Forever Young" banquets; and started the 4th of July Fireworks celebrations at Lamar First Baptist, which originated in her own backyard. Over the past two days, Becky's friends have said it best: "Becky was a beautiful lady inside and out"; "She made you feel special each time you would see her"; "Heaven has a new voice in the choir"; "She was an example to all of us who knew her"; "Becky was one of the kindest people I've known"; and "Our loss is Heaven's gain."
Visitation will be Monday, December 11, 2017, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at Belk Funeral Home in Lamar. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Lamar First Baptist Church, followed by burial at Philadelphia Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to Lamar First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 431, Lamar, SC 29069; or to the Cancer Center c/o McLeod Foundation, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551.
217 Main St
Lamar, SC, 29069
303 Main St
Lamar, SC, 29069
Becky was born in Hartsville on May 8, 1945, the daughter of Lexton and Mary Alice Collins. She is survived by her husband Bob Shoemake, children: Renee Knight Woodberry, Kevin Knight (Julie), Chrystal Barnett (Mark), and Scott Shoemake (Karen); grandchildren: Trey Woodberry, Bryce Woodberry, Mark Barnett, II (Crystal), and Savannah Shoemake; sisters: Marlene Dalrymple (Murray) of Roanoke, VA, Patricia Collins of Hartsville, and Stella Collins of Abbeville, SC; brothers: Jimmy Collins (Sylvia) of Wendell, NC, Tom Collins of Hartsville, Mike Collins (Debbie) of Arkansas, and many nieces and nephews. Becky is predeceased by her father, Lexton Collins, mother Mary Alice Collins, and two brothers Allen T. "Buddy" Collins, and Timothy "Gene" Collins.
As a faithful steward, Becky taught Sunday School for over 30 years and was a life-long member of the choir. Her favorite memories were singing with her dear friends, Mary Della Anderson and Vivian Strickland, in the Ladies' Trio at First Church of God in Darlington. She led the GA's at Lamar Baptist Church, where she was a member; served as Sunday School Superintendent; prepared and served meals for the "homebound" church members; organized the senior's "Forever Young" banquets; and started the 4th of July Fireworks celebrations at Lamar First Baptist, which originated in her own backyard. Over the past two days, Becky's friends have said it best: "Becky was a beautiful lady inside and out"; "She made you feel special each time you would see her"; "Heaven has a new voice in the choir"; "She was an example to all of us who knew her"; "Becky was one of the kindest people I've known"; and "Our loss is Heaven's gain."
Visitation will be Monday, December 11, 2017, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at Belk Funeral Home in Lamar. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Lamar First Baptist Church, followed by burial at Philadelphia Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to Lamar First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 431, Lamar, SC 29069; or to the Cancer Center c/o McLeod Foundation, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551.
Visitation
DEC 11. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Belk Funeral Home - Lamar217 Main St
Lamar, SC, 29069
Service
DEC 12. 11:00 AM
Lamar First Baptist Church303 Main St
Lamar, SC, 29069
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