Rebecca Barnes Capps, 65, of 1027 George II Highway Winnabow, went on to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2009.
Rebecca was born on October 16, 1943. Throughout her many blessed years Becky was a foster parent to over 700 children. She was also the Brunswick County Advocate for several years. She was greatly known and well-respected in Brunswick and New Hanover County Division of Social Services. Becky was preceded in death by her father Coy Atlas Barnes, her mother Cinne Moore Barnes, and her three brothers Roy Barnes, CJ Barnes, and Elwood Barnes.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larry Ronald Capps, Sr.; sons Larry Ronald Capps, Jr. and wife Dee, Michael Ray Capps and significant other Angie, Shawn Matthew and wife Magan; daughters Lawanda Kay and Brittany Rebecca and several hundred foster children who were whole heartedly welcome into her home and called her “Mom”; grandchildren Christina Dawn, Brittany Marie, Calie Ann, Jennifer Lynn, Tiffany May, Mikel Dylan, Jessica LaNay, Kasey LeAnne, Holly Marie, Tucker Coy, and Shawn Matthew, Jr.; great grandchildren Aidyn Dawson; sisters Ruby Barnes Adams of Wilmington, Nancy Barnes Millis and husband Jimmy of Wilmington, and Julie Barnes Rowe and husband Larry of Richland.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday, May 18, 2009 at Trinity Worship Center in Winnabow with Reverend LeRoy Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be James Holleman, Jason Robbins, Frankie Harrelson, Jack Singles, Brett Harrelson, and Irvin Foster.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Trinity Worship Center in Winnabow.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made to Trinity Worship Center, PO Box 10, Winnabow, North Carolina 28479.
Peacock-Newnam & White
Funeral and Cremation Service
Southport N.C
14 Comments
May 15th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
This lady has meant the world to me and I know that many others have been touched by her and she will forever live on in our hearts. I know Mawmaw is watching over us and is loving heaven. No more pain, just peaceful walks in Heaven’s gardens. She deserves it. She was an amazing lady and I love her with every inch of me!
May 17th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
As a Guardian ad Litem here in Brunswick County I had the privilege of working with Becky as she took in so many of our foster kids. She never learned how to say “no” when there was another child who needed her–especially the babies. She was truly an exceptional lady who touched and influenced so many lives. We are all richer for knowing her.
May 18th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Becky was a truly remarkable person, who will be missed so much by so many people! When I worked at the Brunswick County Health Department, I was always so inspired by her dedication to infants and children, which I know came from her love of God, through Christ!
May 19th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Im her Grandson i miss her alot but she is not in pain nomore in loveing memorie mawmaw!!!!
May 19th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Becky was a very special lady and loved her BABIES She was truly a blessing to so many who knew her and we had the priviledge of knowing this remarkable woman and I know she has on her robe of white and dancing on the streets of heaven We Love you Becky and Ron yall our in our prayers We love you all and will always hold a special place in our hearts for Becky!!
May 20th, 2009 at 6:04 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Barnes was one of the first babysitters that I was taken to when I was young. I also remember Julie and Larry. Larry was introduced to the insurance business by my Dad( Thomas Southerland). Just know that she is no longer suffering and that we will surely see her in heaven one day. I pray that God will comfort you in this very difficult time.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Im so sorry 2 hear about the passing of Ms. Becky. she was a wonderful and beautiful woman. my prayers are with her family. i love you all.
Teresa
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:16 am
It is so hard. I do not know why death has to be a part of life.
September 28th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
rebecca capps is my mawmaw and she always will be. there is not a day goes by that i dont think about her, how i wish she was here with me. she is looking after me from the holes in the floors of heaven but i just wish i could see her like she can see me. i want her to know that i love her and no one else can ever ever take her place. i love you mawmaw even though your gone i will see you in heaven and you will always live in my heart <3
October 9th, 2009 at 6:31 am
i miss her! she made me who I am and is the reason I don’t give up.
November 14th, 2009 at 1:09 am
She was an amazing person and I know she is happy in heaven living with the lord :-)
December 30th, 2009 at 10:28 am
i love her. and miss her. this Christmas was so hard. But she is Home and I will see her there someday!
February 5th, 2010 at 7:43 am
still missing her!
April 5th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
I never got the chance to meet her but Dylan talks about her all the time. i would’ve loved to meet her being she meant so much to him. Rip.