Rebecca Lynn Whalen

August 19, 1972 - March 14, 2008

The Celebration of Life for Rebecca Lynn Whalen, 35, who passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008, will be held Wednesday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 319 W, Wisconsin Ave., DeLand. Father Don Lyon will be officiating.

Becky was born in DeLand and graduated from DeLand High School. She continued her education in Ft. Lauderdale, receiving a degree in child care. She worked as a paraprofessional at Boston Avenue School, fulfilling her desire to help children. Becky loved to travel, taking many trips with her grandmother and her family. She enjoyed beading and "Becky's Bracelets" were sold exclusively in South Beach. Becky loved to go to church on Sunday and belonged to the Stetson Baptist Church.

Becky is survived by her parents, Leslie and Don Whalen; one sister, Kimberly Ann Whalen-Texter; her niece, Summer Texter; aunts, Patricia P, Orfely (George), Penny L. Peck (Kenny), Karen Sauer (Patrick); great-aunt, Lavern Anderson; uncles, Richard Stephenson (Cindy), Michael Whalen (Kathy); and great-uncle, Carl Anderson; cousins, Helen Mule (Delfin), Katie, Christian, David, Melissa, Nicholas, Kelly, Paige, Hunter, Heather and Brandi. She is also survived by her adopted grandparents, June and Curt Holland; and her beloved Shih Tzu, Rebecca's Bella Gabriella (Gabby). She loved her Gabby. Her family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Becky's loving caregivers.

Becky had the heart that cared completely.

       She had the smile that brought so much pleasure.

             She had the love that brought joy beyond measure.

                   She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice West Volusia Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129 or the Rebecca Lynn Whalen Memorial Scholarship Fund the family has established through Mainstreet Bank, 204 S. Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720.

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