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Portrait of Rebecca Sue Eckley
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Rebecca Sue Eckley

July 27, 1943 – October 13, 2023
Lived 80 years
Cullman City Cemetary · Cullman, Alabama
Life story

Born on July 27, 1943, in Panama City, FL, to Clyde and Doris Garrison, Becky grew up in her hometown of Cullman, AL. In November 1962, she married Lawrence Edward Eckley in Tampa, FL. They raised three sons and were lovingly married for nearly 45 years.

Becky had a successful and celebrated career in real estate for nearly 40 years. She began as an agent in 1978 before establishing herself as a notable broker with in 1984. Becky proudly served with the Greater Tampa Realtors, including roles on the Grievance and By-Laws committees. Becky also served as the Women's Council of Realtors president for one year. Becky received countless awards and designations throughout her real estate career that she loved so much.

Becky was also a dedicated member of several community service organizations. She was a past President of the Tampa Jayceettes (1977) and served as its State Congresswoman. She was also a Guardian Ad Litem and passionate advocate for children who were often in difficult or unsafe situations.

Rebecca is preceded in death by her father, Clyde "Bud" Garrison, mother Doris Garrison, husband Lawrence Eckley, brother Wayne Garrison and grandson Keith Rohde.

Rebecca is survived by her sons Gregory Eckley (Tina), Mitchell Eckley (Maria), and Shawn Eckley (Jessica); her grandchildren Marisa, Hunter E., Hunter B., Rebeka, Lauren, Phoenix, Jackson, and Carsyn; her nephew Jamie (Adrea) and brother Mitch Garrison.

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1943
Born July 27
1945
Rebecca was 2 when the war in Europe ended on V-E Day
1951
Rebecca was 8 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1962
Rebecca was 19 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war
1971
Rebecca was 28 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1982
Rebecca was 39 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1998
Rebecca was 55 when Google was founded
2001
Rebecca was 58 when Apple introduced the iPod
2010
Rebecca was 67 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2022
Rebecca was 79 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2023
Passed away October 13, age 80
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