Becky Temple

Mrs. Becky Temple, 62, of Blytheville, passed from this life Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at her home.

She was born in Holland, Mo., to Robert Lee Donnell Sr and Bessie Marcella Hicks. Becky was employed with American Greetings, attended Bethany Baptist Church, enjoyed crocheting and loved her Yorkshire terrier "Lil Bit."

Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Benford Temple; her mother, Bessie Hicks Bane; two brothers, Robert "Bob" Donnell and Rick Lynn Pace; and her step-father, Jake Bruce Pace.

She is survived by her daughter, Kerry M. Mitchem and husband, Chuck, of Portageville, Mo.;

Her father, Robert Lee Donnell Sr. of Cahokia, Ill.;

A sister, Karen Qualls and husband, Robert, of Corinth, Miss.;

A grandson, Blake Mitchem;

Her step-sons, Larry Gene Temple of East Prairie, Mo., and Ralph Edward Temple and wife, Rosie, of Cape Girardeau, Mo.;

Her step-sisters, Patty Allen and husband, Rich, of Texas, and Mary Jo Mangles of Caseyville, Ill.;

Her step-brothers, Larry Wilson and wife, Jannette, of Texas, and Jerry Wilson and wife, Betty, of Highland, Ill.;

Her step-grandchildren, Charlie Temple and Angie Temple; and

Several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Elmwood Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Hyde officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today in Cobb Funeral Home. An online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com