Rebecca Lynn Johnson Daggett

Rebecca Lynn Johnson Daggett passed away in her home in Marianna on August 30, 2019, at age 72. Becca was preceded in death by her parents Normie and Mary Louise Johnson; brother William E. Johnson. Becca is survived and remembered by her husband Doddridge M. Daggett; son, Jimason Daggett (Kate) of Double Oak, Texas; son, Benjamin Daggett of Millington, Tenn.; daughter, Mary Beth (Jesse) Simpson of Fayetteville, Ark.; sister, Norma Sue Switzer (Bruce) of Crossett, Ark.; grandchildren Jackson, Dylan and Cole Daggett of Double Oak, Texas and Layla, Jesse and Eli Simpson of Fayetteville, Ark. Becca was born in Crossett, Ark. on October, 21, 1946. After graduating from Crossett High School in 1964, she attended the University of Arkansas where she received a degree in Elementary Education. In Fayetteville, she met and later married her husband of 52 years Dodd. She also found the other love of her life, the Arkansas Razorbacks. She was a devoted Hog fan and enjoyed hosting tailgate parties and attending games with family and friends. Throughout her life, Becca had a passion for helping children especially the underprivileged in Lee County. She founded and volunteered as the director of Funfest, a summer recreation program that not only provided affordable youth enrichment activities for kids but also desperately needed summer jobs for teens and college students. She was also instrumental in integrating Little League baseball for all children Lee County. She was the organizing force between Marianna and Kids Across America Kamps for urban youth in Branson, MO for over 20 years. Through her grant writing and fundraising, hundreds of local kids were able to have their first overnight camp experience and hear the Gospel message. Becca was an active member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church serving in various roles throughout her life. She served on the church vestry, with Women of the Church, and as the EYC youth leader for many years. She helped found a church clothes closet that would go on to become Local United Volunteers (LUV), a successful thrift store and charity where she volunteered and served on the board for many years. Becca served as First Mate aboard Vesper Light for 13 years as she and Dodd sailed extensively in Florida and the Caribbean during retirement. They explored many towns and harbors as they cruised, and Becca enjoyed collecting artwork, shells and mementos from their travels. Becca found beauty in nature and took pleasure in the breathtaking sunsets from the cockpit of their sailboat. Becca was a devoted Mimi to her six grandchildren. She delighted in giving them candy, covering them with hugs and kisses, and making cookies with them. Becca loved to entertain family and friends in her home and was an amazing southern cook and hostess. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Marianna, Ark. on September 7, 2019 at 3 p.m. with a reception immediately following in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Becca's honor.