Rebecca Ann “Becky” Timmons, 67, of Huntley, IL, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 5:08 A.M. Sunday December 1, 2019, at her home.  She was born August 29, 1952, in Danville, IL, the daughter of the late Leo and Betty (Starr) Huffman.   

She is survived by one daughter, Jen (Doug) Frederick of Huntley, IL; one son, Chris (Carrie) Timmons of Crystal Lake, IL; two sisters, Amy (Rich) Hirschland of Alpharetta, GA and Julie (Doug) Harper of Washington, IL; one brother, Kevin (Allan) Duncan-Huffman of Maplewood, NJ; five grandchildren, Peyton, Paige, and Piper Timmons and Grace and Evan Frederick; and many nieces and nephews as well  

Becky was a teacher at Hoopeston Area School District #11 until her retirement.  She attended St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston, where she played the organ for 20 years.  She enjoyed music, gardening, and going to the beach, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. 

Cremation rites have been accorded.  A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Saturday October 23, 2021, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The memorial mass will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:15 P.M. Saturday October 23, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church 423 S. Third St. Hoopeston, IL, with Father Thomas Gibson officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made in honor of Becky, to (as her preference would be) her nephew, Jeremy Hirschland, to the Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance, a cause that was near and dear to her heart.  Donations may be mailed to, AE Alliance 920 Urban Ave., Durham, NC 27701 or online at aealliance.org.   

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Becky’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences. 

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.