Rebecca Ann McLeod

1954 - 2024

Rebecca Ann McLeod, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug 23,

2024 due to a long valiant fight with cancer and COPD. She now joins

her parents, MSgt Gervice Edward McLeod and Nellie Ruth Harrison McLeod

and the Lord. Her faith in God was unwavering.

She is survived by her sisters Bobbie Denise McLeod and Sonya Kay

Dozier, several nieces and nephews, and Ron Krecic, her companion of 40

years.

Rebecca was born July 5th, 1954 at MacDill AFB, in Tampa, Florida. She was

affectionately known as Bec to her father, Becky to Ron, and Reba to her

many friends.

After graduation from Niceville HS she started working for the Air

Force. She was a Budget Analyst at Eglin AFB, Florida, and Peterson and

Schriever AF Bases in Colorado, with 36 years of outstanding service and

several commendations, before retiring because of health reasons. Her

tenacious spirit kept her fighting a courageous battle, which was echoed

in her love for the Crimson Tide.

Reba was active in the community serving as the treasurer of the

Republican Club and as assistant for the North Okaloosa Fire District.

She was an avid reader, having a book wherever she went. She spent many

hours delving into her family's ancestry exploring her Scottish and

Cherokee roots. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and visiting friends in

the local area. Politics was also a passion and she would discuss it

anytime. And Rebecca was the most patriotic person we knew. She was

beautiful, loving, and kind to all and made friends easily.

Rebecca converted to Catholicism in Colorado. We would like to thank

everyone in the Oncology Center at Ascension Sacred Heart Hosp in Destin

and Pensacola for the excellent care and treatment over many years.

Rebecca Ann McLeod