Rebecca J. "Beckie" Bledsoe Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rebecca J. “Beckie” Bledsoe, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:11 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021, at her home with her family at her side. She was born February 15, 1954, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Harvey and Winifred (Copeland) Bell, who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1977, she married Gary Bledsoe, and he survives. Other survivors include, 2 daughters, Sara (Mike) Gersz, Upper Arlington, OH, Amy (Casey) Follin, Wapakoneta; 6 grandchildren, Emma and Shane Gersz & Kourtney, Tytus, Wyatt, and Jaxson Follin; 2 brothers, Ken (Judy) Bell, Wapakoneta, Don (AJ) Bell, Middletown, OH; 3 sisters-in-law, Cathy Bell, Dayton, OH, Laurie Bell, Gainesville, FL, Gail Sberna, Cleveland, OH; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bob & Richard ‘Dick’ Bell. Beckie retired after 39 years of teaching, the majority of which were spent with the Wapakoneta City Schools teaching 3rd grade at Cridersville Elementary School. She was a 1972 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, where she was a band majorette. Beckie was a 1976 graduate of Miami University, and a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She was a member of Southside Christian Church, Lima. Beckie was also a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority for over 35 years and a Sapphire Sister of the sorority. She enjoyed spending time with her family, helping with grandchildren, shopping, and dining with friends. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta with Pastor Todd Cosart officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery, near Uniopolis. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to a scholarship fund in memory of Beckie Bledsoe in care of the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation (WACF) or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. In keeping with current health guidelines, masks and distancing are required. The funeral service will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page.

Rebecca J. "Beckie" Bledsoe

February 15, 1954 - April 1, 2021