Ruth Rebecca 'Becky' Echols Teter, age 70 of Dallas, Texas died peacefully at home Thursday, December 23, 2010, with her daughter at her side. Born in San Angelo
on July 20, 1940, Becky was raised in Tyler, Texas and was a Tyler Jr. College Apache Belle. Upon graduation from The University of North Texas with a degree in Elementary Education, she taught third grade in Dallas ISD. Becky later completed her R.N. and worked at Scottish rite. In 1992 she graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master's Degree and went
on to complete her Doctorate in 2002. One week after
her hooding ceremony, Becky received a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. What followed was an eight year journey filled with new ministry, friendships and one hundred
and forty-two chemo treatments at Baylor Hospital.
Her cancer support group was a circle of sisters with whom Becky laughed, cried and loved deeply. Under the leadership of Reverends Jann Aldredge-Clanton and Jennifer Holder, the group authored two books, T.O.R.C.H. (Tales of Remarkable Courage and Hope) and T.O.
R.C.H. II (Still Burning Brightly), which chronicled their battles and celebrated their victories. Becky is survived by a brother, George Daniel of Washington, her son, Doug, her daughter Kathryn, and grandchildren: Bailey, Katelyn, Zachry and Weston. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved grandmother, mom and dad in Longview, Texas on Sunday, December 26, 2010 in
a private family service. A Celebration of Life will
be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 at North Highlands Bible Church 9626 Church Road Dallas,
TX. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be
made to the Elizabeth Taylor Women's Oncology
Counseling and Research Fund at Baylor University
Medical Center at Dallas 3500 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75246 (214-820-3136) or Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 (214-824-3094).
Becky and her family are overwhelmed with gratitude
for the care she received from Baylor Hospital, Vitas Hospice Services and two devoted friends, Jill Gunnels and Teri Winn.
Published in Dallas Morning News on Dec. 26, 2010 -
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Ruth Rebecca 'Becky' Echols Teter, age 70 of Dallas, Texas died peacefully at home Thursday, December 23, 2010, with her daughter at her side. Born in San Angelo
on July 20, 1940, Becky was raised in Tyler, Texas and was a Tyler Jr. College Apache Belle. Upon graduation from The University of North Texas with a degree in Elementary Education, she taught third grade in Dallas ISD. Becky later completed her R.N. and worked at Scottish rite. In 1992 she graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master's Degree and went
on to complete her Doctorate in 2002. One week after
her hooding ceremony, Becky received a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. What followed was an eight year journey filled with new ministry, friendships and one hundred
and forty-two chemo treatments at Baylor Hospital.
Her cancer support group was a circle of sisters with whom Becky laughed, cried and loved deeply. Under the leadership of Reverends Jann Aldredge-Clanton and Jennifer Holder, the group authored two books, T.O.R.C.H. (Tales of Remarkable Courage and Hope) and T.O.
R.C.H. II (Still Burning Brightly), which chronicled their battles and celebrated their victories. Becky is survived by a brother, George Daniel of Washington, her son, Doug, her daughter Kathryn, and grandchildren: Bailey, Katelyn, Zachry and Weston. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved grandmother, mom and dad in Longview, Texas on Sunday, December 26, 2010 in
a private family service. A Celebration of Life will
be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 at North Highlands Bible Church 9626 Church Road Dallas,
TX. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be
made to the Elizabeth Taylor Women's Oncology
Counseling and Research Fund at Baylor University
Medical Center at Dallas 3500 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75246 (214-820-3136) or Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 (214-824-3094).
Becky and her family are overwhelmed with gratitude
for the care she received from Baylor Hospital, Vitas Hospice Services and two devoted friends, Jill Gunnels and Teri Winn.
Published in Dallas Morning News on Dec. 26, 2010 -
See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/
obituary.aspx?pid=147395041#sthash.1ITGzF0R.dpuf
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