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Rebecca Laity Obituary

HAMPTON - Rebecca Knight Laity, 76, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Born in Roxboro, NC she had been a Hampton resident since 1970. Becky retired from the Hampton City Schools after 26 years as a teacher and then continued on as a mentor at Cary Elementary School. She was a very devoted member of Buckroe Baptist Church where she served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and stayed active with all of the children's programs. Becky is survived by her children, Burt Bryan Laity, Kim Knight Stafford, David Carroll Laity and Gary Todd Laity; sister, Edriel Ausley; four granddaughters, Margaret Mary Johnson, Magann Diane Evans, Sarah Elizabeth Laity and Grace Rebecca Laity; a grandson, Mark Daniel Watts; a great-grandson, Christian Evans; and great-granddaughter, Kendall Evans. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Buckroe Baptist Church by the Rev. Kevin Schrum and Rev. Frank Earwood. The family will receive friends Saturday, at a reception at the church following the service. Becky requested that memorials take the form of contributions to Buckroe Baptist Church Children's Ministry or Missions, 1819 N. Mallory St, Hampton, VA 23664.

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Published by Daily Press on Nov. 28, 2013.

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S. W. Brown

December 2, 2013

I was sorry to read of the passing of Becky. We worked together at Merrimack Elementary School many years ago. She was a kind person. May the happy memories of her life comfort you at this time.

Betty Crabtree

December 2, 2013

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers, I loved Becky so very much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She was one of a kind,No one like her !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Todd Laity

December 2, 2013

This is Todd, Becky's youngest son. I would just like to thank all of you for all of your comments. They have brought me great comfort. Mom was a mother for the ages!

Peggy Brown

December 1, 2013

Becky was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Todd & Sandy, Margaret, Kim, and all Becky's family. I know the loss is great to the family, but Becky is now with Jesus and out of pain, in heaven with our Lord and rewarded for a life well lived serving Him.

November 30, 2013

Our sincere condolences to your family. Your mother left behind a legacy of love, and devotion to God and her children. May you find strength in your mother's endless love for you and God during these difficult days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim, Roxanne, and Raymond Brown

With son David - 1985

David Laity

November 29, 2013

With grandaughter Margaret Johnson - 1985

David Laity

November 29, 2013

Wedding in 1958 with her best friend, sister Edriel Ausley

David Laity

November 29, 2013

Ridgecrest Baptist Retreat - 1957

David Laity

November 29, 2013

Dad and mom 1955

David Laity

November 29, 2013

Piana recital May 1955

David Laity

November 29, 2013

Swan lake

David Laity

November 29, 2013

1955

David Laity

November 29, 2013

17 years old junior senior prom Roxboro High 1954

David Laity

November 29, 2013

Roberto Henriquez

November 29, 2013

I will miss her dancing and kind friendship. One of the last things she did was to come and dance to my music at the Chamberlin. My deepest sympathy.

November 28, 2013

To the Laity family, Tom and I were so sorry to hear of Ms Becky's passing, she was a lovely person and we remember her from Buckroe, we have many special memories from the days we attended Buckroe, she especially loved the children. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers

Tom and Pat Edwards (Jimmy and Esther Carter's daughter)

Martin Shotwell Gentry

November 28, 2013

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of your Mom that I will cherish. Your family will be close to my heart Saturday.

November 28, 2013

Our deepest sympathy. Margaret & Rachel Johnson

The Becky I knew and enjoyed during our Roxboro days.

Billie Thomas Miller

November 28, 2013

Boyette

November 28, 2013

You will be truly missed. You're a great woman! We love you.

Kim Canter

November 28, 2013

So sorry "Grandma" is gone from our sight, but thrilled that WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN!!!! Love you "MARGIE" KIM CANTER

Dana

November 27, 2013

You were truly a beautiful lady inside and out. I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to know you. You will be missed grandma Becky! I know you are dancing with the angels now and we will see you again one day. My thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret, Brian, Todd & the rest of the many loved ones she leaves behind. May God give you comfort and peace.

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