Announcement of Death
Becky Wycough James, age 75, loving husband and family member and pillar of the community died on October 15th.
Biography
On February 14, 1949 in Batesville, Arkansas she was the beloved daughter of Willis Butler Wycough and Winnie Jasmine (Claxton) Wycough. Becky was a devout member of the Harrison Street Church of Christ, where she served with unabashed faith and steadfast commitment to lifting up those around her. She inspired others beyond where she sat in the nursing home that was her permanent residence and all over the world on social media.
Hobbies
You could see how much Becky loved life in her love for family, cats and Christmas—especially the lights. Lovingly known as the “card lady”, she had a wonderful gift of making others feel special with her ability to send cards for any and all occasions.
Loved Ones
Survivors include four nieces, Angela Davis(Block) (Mark), Amy Plaster(Darren), Carol Miller and Christy Feltman(David); three nephews Jeremy Wycough, Blake Wycough(Debra) and Donald Miller(Sharon. She is also survived by cousins, Jimmy Claxton (Georgia), Mike Claxton and Sharon Adams; a sister-in-law, Rita Wycough; numerous nieces & nephews, friends and special folks she held close to her heart like family including Preveen Varada. She joins her parents and is at rest eternally with husband Archie Dale James, as well as brothers Max & Joe Wycough.
Memorial Services
Casket bearers are greater grandchildren, Reagan Davis, Sawyer Strother, Blake Wycough Jeremy Wycough Brian Luetschwager Rodney Claxton Honorary casket bearers include Mark (Beth) Davis Darren Plaster Donald Miller Cason Wycoigh Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville with Steve Smith officiating.
Closing Thoughts
The whole Wycough family will surely miss this bright, shining light that was Becky and her love, faith and encouragement will be felt forever in all of our hearts. The following obituary is a moving essay about what one astounding woman meant to those who knew her and the difference she made in the way that humans interact with each other. We invite you to share your condolences online, read additional obituaries from the Evansville obituary listings and other recent obits in Buffalo on syracuse.com.
In that same vein of making sure her memory lives on, we have our collection of articles and guides on writing an obituary to commemorate the life events for your loved ones. The story of Becky is a classic, one that can be shared and told over again through ages… A lesson to all about love…. both given once received.
