Rebecca Joyce Lemon

Rebecca Joyce Lemon obituary, Kansas City, MO

Rebecca Joyce Lemon

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Rebecca Lemon Obituary

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Rebecca (Becky) Joyce Lemon (94) of Naples, Florida went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2025. Becky was born on March 30, 1931 in Easton, MO to Drusilla May and Richard Barnard. Becky married Bob Lemon in 1974. Becky worked for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City until her retirement in 1993.

Becky was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Naples, FL for 21 years and was involved in several Bible study groups. Prior to moving to Naples, FL Becky was also a member of Raytown Baptist Church in Raytown, Mo for 20 years.

Becky is preceded in death by her parents Drusilla May and Richard Barnard, her sister Mary Welsh, her brothers Richard, Marvin, Lawrence and Carlos and her husband Bob Lemon.

Becky leaves her 5 children Mary Rosetta Burditt (Nick), Loretta Harvey (Bob), Randi Julianus (Robert), Cherie Caran (John), and Rich Wiggins (Susan). Her children remember her as loving, kind and patient. She was a devoted Christian with a quick smile and great sense of humor. She also enjoyed playing games, especially hand and foot, skipbo and crossword puzzles.

Becky also leaves 9 precious grandchildren and 12 cherished great grandchildren.

Funeral memorial service and graveside service are scheduled at Park Lawn Funeral Home at 8251 Hillcrest Rd Kansas City, Mo on October 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

The family would like to thank the caregivers and AVOW hospice and staff for their devoted and tender care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at an organization of your choice in her name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138

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