Savoy, Texas -- Rebecca "Becky" Lyn Thomas went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on March 18, 2025, after a lengthy struggle with various health issues.

Her loving husband, Roy, who affectionally called her Becca Lyn, was there every step of the way, caring for her and making her as comfortable as possible.

Becky was born to David Ray and Betty Lee Price on September 4, 1948 in Bryan, Texas.

The oldest of four, she and her siblings were raised on their parents' farm on the outskirts of Savoy, TX.

At the age of 8, she dedicated her life to the Lord and was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Savoy. Throughout the years, her faith was evident to all who knew her. Always ready to lend a helping hand, Becky was known for being kind, thoughtful and caring. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone she met. When necessary, she gave her opinion with candor, but every word she spoke was uttered with love.

On March 22, 1958, at the age of 9, she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. She never let it limit her in any way and took it in stride. It became a part of who she was and through that she was able to encourage and help others with the same disease.

She graduated from Savoy High School in 1967, then attended East Texas State University for two years, majoring in homemaking. She married Roy Lee Thomas on June 27, 1969, and together they spent the next fifty-five years faithfully loving and serving one another. She always said she’d never marry a farmer, but Roy picked it up being around his father-in-law. Later Becky said that it was okay though, because he was only a “hobby farmer” and his main profession was being a construction contractor.

They began their married life living in Sherman, TX until Roy was drafted into the Army in September of 1969. After he completed basic training, she joined him in El Paso, TX, where he was stationed. There they welcomed their daughter, Jenny, on October 15, 1970. Once Roy was discharged from the service in September of 1971, they moved back to Savoy. Although she was raised as a country girl, she preferred town life, so they settled down in Savoy. Unable to have any more children, Becky and Roy adopted Jonathan Lee in 1976.

Becky worked several years as City Secretary for Savoy, before working 10 years at Buster Cole State Jail, in Bonham. As a prison supply clerk, she was taught to shoot a pistol and could do so efficiently. She always enjoyed working with and meeting people. She was a faithful church member, serving for many years as financial secretary and Sunday school teacher at FBC Savoy.

Being a wonderful singer, she sang in the choir and also could play the piano beautifully. She was usually good at anything she attempted, but her humble spirit stood out, and she was never proud or boastful. Becky loved her family and preferred to go visit her grandchildren over traveling or vacations. Throughout the years, during those visits, she would share her love of Jesus with them and make sure that they knew the Gospel.

Christmas was one of her favorite times of the year, and she loved to sing happy birthday to Jesus, complete with cake and candle. Her gifts usually consisted of practical things and were always received with joy.

She will be greatly missed, but we know that she is now in the presence of her Savior, whom she loved so much.

She is preceded in death by her parents,

David Ray and Betty Lee Price, brother-in-law Charles Casada, and two great-grandbabies.

She leaves behind her husband Roy Lee, daughter Jenny and her husband Jeff Allen, and son Jonathan. Seven grandchildren: Micah and his wife Lesha, Cameron and his wife Bonnie, Katie, Lindy, Jon David, Jon Jr. and Ariana. Three great-grandchildren: Gideon, Acelynn and Mathyus. Three siblings and their spouses: Debbie Casada, Dan and Pam Fitzgerald, Tony and Carolyn Price. Numerous nieces and nephews and their spouses.

Being passionate about missions, Becky always made sure to support our brothers and sisters in Christ once a month with monetary means. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to First Baptist Church Savoy - designated for missions.

Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, at First Baptist Church Savoy; visitation with family from 10:00-11:00 a.m.