Rebecca Lynn Stiffler Lester, age 71, of Gum Springs, passed from this life on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at CHI St Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs.  She was born July 15, 1948 near Gurdon, the daughter of the late Milton Thurman and Ada Lee Grubbs Stiffler.  Becky worked for Taylor Bro. Meat Co., Howard's Dept. Store and Wal-Mart during her working life.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.  Becky enjoyed bird watching, doing yardwork and tending to her Kittens.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, James Stiffler.

Becky is survived by her husband, Michael Lester of Gum Springs, two sons, Michael Lee Lester, Jr of Yuba City, CA, and James Lester (Melissa) of Virginia Beach, VA, two brothers, Bobby Stiffler (Kay) of Gurdon, and David Stiffler (Sara) of Jacksonville, two grandchildren, Andrew Thomas Werst and Adajean Lester.

A memorial service  will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Joe May officiating.

Memorials may be made to Gurdon Animal Shelter, 103 Maple St, Gurdon AR 71743.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guest book.