Rebecca M. Leftridge was born in De Soto on May 24, 1941 a daughter to Val T. and Verna Mae (nee Jones) Blackwell.  She died at the Arbor’s of Farmington on July 31, 2026 at the age of 85.  Becky loved all animals, especially horses and cats.   She enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family.   Most of all she cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a homemaker who also owned and operated the Traveler’s Cafe.  She also worked with her husband Bob in the management and operation of Leftridge Masonry.  Becky was a member of Primrose Baptist Church.  She is survived by her three children: Kelly (Jeff) Durrwachter, De Soto, Krista (David) Buxton, Perryville and Kevin (Shannon) Leftridge, De Soto; her grandchildren: Katy (Jonathon), Weston (Whitney), Lauren (Garrett), Kayla (Andrew), Andrew, Amy (Mick), Mary Kate and Hannah and her great grandchildren: Olivia, Annie, Ian, Ella, Addie, Owen and Ava.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert E. Leftridge  and her brother Val Joe (Carolyn) Blackwell.  As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Primrose Cemetery.