Rebekah Caroline Woody, 21, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Rebekah was born on August 20, 2003, in Burke County to Darby Alan Woody and Laura Smith Woody.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Phyllis Woody, uncle, Derrell Collins; and cousin, Michael Bivens.
Surviving in addition to her parents, are her siblings; Darby Woody II of Morganton, Caitlin Wyke and husband Chad of Sneads Ferry, NC, and Deleah Woody and fiancée Cris of Valdese. Also surviving are her maternal grandparents, Bill and Marietta Smith of Asheville, her nieces and nephews; Dylan Wright, Rhylie Wyke, Gavin Wyke(Laura), Blaikli Wyke, Parker Wyke and Trenton Woody, great niece and nephew, Kaisyn and Marley Wyke, three aunts, Angela Smith of Asheville, Pam Collins of Morganton, and Tracy Coil (Gary) of Youngsville, NC, one uncle, Keith Woody (Shelia) of Valdese, and a number of cousins, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5:00 P.M., in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Dustin Camp officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, from 4:00 until 5:00 P.M at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
Memorials may be made to the special needs classroom at Freedom High School at 511 Independence Boulevard, Morganton, NC 28655.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Woody family.
Rebekah was a student in my first year entering education as a TA at North Liberty. She was one of my most memorable students of all time and I will always have good laughs and memories when I think about her. My heart truly hurt when I heard the news. I am very sorry for your loss, she will be truly missed.
Thank you Aaron. Tell Sarah hello.
My heart is broken for yiu all. I pray that God cwill give you strength and peace. Prayers for all the family
Love
Condolences Louise and Mackey.
Our deepest sympathies for your family. We all enjoyed working with Rebecca for her prom and getting to know all of you. May God hold you all through the days ahead and give you peace and comfort. Your friends at Elegant Bride & Formal
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Oh sweet Rebekah… you were very special to Ty and myself!! Our talks about Ty and if he was being good.. you kept him in line. You were his best friend.. We will miss you terribly! I will never understand 💔 I’m so sorry for your loss Laura! If there’s anything I can do, please let me know.
Sandy, Ty and Cam Williams
She is my everything. I love you and miss you so much in my heart. Hugs and kisses 💜
Love, Ty Williams
Praying for your family, I always wanted her to be my Kindergarten student she was adorable. I cannot imagine what your family is going through, but I do know that God will be with you every step of this journey,
My sweet Rebekah. I was there when you were born and immediately you were very special to me. My heart is grieving, but you are with our Savior and I know you are whole. We will miss your sweet spirit! Gary will miss having you on the bus! Rest my precious one.
I loved the summer I spent with Rebekah at Skill Creations before I started teaching at W.A. Young. She brought joy everywhere she went, and her smile was infectious. Josh and I were so heartbroken to hear of this devastating loss.
~Amber Peterson
My condolences to to the woody family
Our heart felt condolences, we remember Rebekah from when she was little, Darby, Laura & Family we are lifting you all in prayer, Rebekah is home and her body is healed, it’s our hearts that are left aching here on earth.
Love and prayers.
The whole Secrest Family
Our heart felt condolences, we remember Rebekah from when she was little, Darby, Laura & Family we are lifting you all up in prayer, Rebekah is home and her body is healed, it’s our hearts that are left aching here on earth.
Love and prayers.
The whole Secrest Family
My condolences to the Woody family I’m so sorry I ember her being Lil telling me she was rebecca Caroline woody it was so cute god bless her and her family
My mother kept Becca as a small child. She quickly became one of the family. My heart goes out to everyone who feels her loss. She was such a spectacular young lady and she will be missed. The world is most definitely dimmer without her light. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laura and family please k ow that I am lifting you up in prayer during this journey. I remember when Rebecca was born and watching her grow. I would go in the cafeteria at Liberty Middle and chat with her during lunch. She was always full of energy and had something to say. I can’t imagine what you are going through but know Rebecca is completely whole and heaven gained a very special angel.
Our sincere condolences to your family Laura and Darby. May God comfort your family and give you strength and comfort!! Sean and I remember your family fondly from church. Our hearts and prayers are with y’all
Deborah and Sean Meiners
My heart was broken when I received the sad news! My love and prayers are with you all! May God wrap His loving arms around you, your families and your friends! 🙏🙏🙏❤️
With love, Kathie Waldroup