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Rebecca Webb Obituary
Rebecca was born on October 16, 1979 in Rantoul, Illinois. She was raised in Detroit, Michigan and always had a fond love of the city. She was a proud graduate of Mercy High School in 1998.
Rebecca recognized her calling early and never wavered. She spent her career in healthcare working in various settings, ultimately recognizing her unique connection with the elderly. Her beautiful smile and infectious laughter put her patients as well as their families at ease.Her kind heart and empathetic ways served her well in her field. Most recently she served as a care coordinator at Chester Street Residence, mentoring others to be better caregivers.
Always a shining light every where she went, Rebecca brought a smile to your face and was always an ear to listen if you needed it. Family was everything to Rebecca. She cherished friendships, always supported equal justice, and was an animal lover, especially her cats. She will be truly missed by all who crossed her path.
Loving daughter of Constance "Connie" Webb and Beth M. Rivers. Cherished niece of Leslie Harris (Scott) and the late Eric Rivers (Maureen). Dear cousin of Emily Harris, Todd Rivers, Shannen Rivers, Maggie Nicholas-Alexander, and the late Anthony Sdao.
She also leaves behind chosen family, a wide network of friends, two godsons, DJ and Tristan, who she adored, and many residents and their families to whom she was dedicated.
Family will receive friends on Monday, October 6, 2025 from 2:00pm-8:00pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Rd (between Maple/Big Beaver) Troy, MI 48084.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11:00am. Visitation will begin on Tuesday at 10:00am. To view livestream of service, please click HERE.
Burial will take place at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley, Michigan.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation in Rebecca's memory to either the Equal Justice Initiative 122 Commerce St. Montgomery, AL 36104 or online by clicking HERE or to the Michigan Humane Society.
The family will be sitting Shiva on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 starting at 1:00pm at the home of Rebecca's moms..
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