Rebecca “Becky” Lee Finley, 69, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 19, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late John Herman Valkner and Irma Ruth Hinton.
Throughout her life, Becky made a lasting impact on those around her. Becky had a flair for fashion and adored being dressed up with full accessories. She found immense joy in shopping for all types of purses. Becky not only loved shopping for herself, but with her unselfish soul she loved buying and shopping for others. She was deeply committed to the wellbeing and happiness of her loved ones. Becky loved to dance. Her family and friends could always count on Becky being the life of the party. Susan, Becky’s sister, was not only her sister but her beloved caretaker. She will forever remain in our hearts as we carry her spirit forward.
Becky is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Bruce Glenn Finley; sister, Cheryl Valkner; stepbrother, Bobby Nickerson; and sister-in-law, Penny Valkner. She is now joyously reunited with them in the Kingdom of Heaven
Becky is survived by her daughters, Melissa Locke and husband Tony of Hardin, Texas, Sharon Finley of Hardin, Texas, LeAnn Jensen and husband Jeremy of Groves, Texas; brothers, David Valkner of Dayton, Texas, Patrick Valkner and wife Sara of Wimberly, Texas, Eric Valkner of Dayton, Texas; her sisters, Pam Thompson and husband Steven of Dayton, Texas, Tammy Key of Dayton, Texas, Susan Finley and husband Gill Woods of Hardin, Texas; step-sister, Cindy Scruggs; step-mother, Angela Grauke; grandchildren, Jennifer Palmer and husband Colton, Hannah Locke and husband Robert Smith, McKynlee Coker, Colt Jensen, Kora Jensen, Devin Black and wife Rebecca, Angel Black, Kaylee Black; great-grandchildren, Kinsley Palmer, Korbin Palmer, Coltyn Smith, Hayes Smith, Laramie Smith, Ruth Black.
Serving the family as pallbearers are Charlie Locke, Scott Ainsworth, Jason Ainsworth, Derrick Finley, Colton Palmer, Robert Smith, and Devin Black. Honorary pallbearers are Tony Locke, Jeremy Jensen, and Steven Thompson.
Visitation will take place Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Faith and Family Funeral Services in Batson, Texas. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 am at Faith and Family Funeral Services with Pastor Emerson Barnhill officiating in Batson, Texas. Private interment to follow at Finley Cemetery, Hardin, Texas.