Rebecca "Beckie" Harrington

Rebecca “Beckie” Harrington, age 76, of Sanford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

She was born in Opelika, Alabama to the late Leonard Howard Smith and Lillian Hayes Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wade Harrington and sister Phyllis Diane Metcalf.  Beckie worked many years at Eagle Electric.  She was a people person and never met a stranger—every person she encountered became a friend. Above all, she cherished her family. Whether gathered around the dinner table or celebrating holidays her love for her children, grandchildren, and extended family was unwavering and deep.  Beckie also enjoyed attending Central Baptist Temple and spending time with her church family.

She is survived by her sons Robert “Bob” Place and wife, Sandy, Billy Place and wife, Sandi and step-son Lee Harrington and wife, Wendy, all of Sanford; brother Danny Smith and wife Debbie of Cameron; sisters Johnny Faye McLean and Deborah Sue Fore; seven dearly loved grandchildren, Matthew Place, Phillip Place, Adam Place, Zachery Place, Justin Harrington, Jeffrey Harrington and Amber Place and several special great-grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 1:50 PM at Central Baptist Temple and other times at the home of Billy Place, 1313 Fernridge Drive, Sanford.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Pastor David Summerlin officiating.  Burial will follow in Center United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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