Rebecca "Becky" Robertson, 84, passed away on May 23, 2024 in Oxford, MS. Born on June 30, 1939, to James Howard Taylor and Christine O'Neal Taylor, Becky grew up in Crawfordsville, Arkansas, alongside her two brothers in a loving and supportive family.

Becky had many names over the course of her life, Baby Doll to her parents, Sister to her siblings and their children, Mama to her daughter, and Mimi to many. Becky met the love of her life, Joseph "Joe" Robertson, while attending Ole Miss. The two were married on December 18, 1960. Ever the diligent wife and mother, Becky followed Joe throughout his career as a coach before the two settled back home in Homochitto to farm.

Becky was a dedicated educator and school administrator, whose passion for teaching touched the lives of countless students, always expressing pride in their achievements, especially those in her beloved Amite County School District. Her commitment to education extended beyond the classroom as she served on the Board of Trustees at Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC) for many years.

Family was at the heart of Becky's life. She was immensely proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always sharing their accomplishments with joy. Becky's legacy lives on through her daughter, Christie Hemphill (BB); her grandson, Blake Hemphill (Cortney); her granddaughter, Brittany Gibson (Jonathan); and her great-grandchildren, Jon Lance, Russ, Rivers, and Wren Gibson.

Becky is also survived by her brothers, "Jimmy" Taylor (Linda) and "Buddy" Taylor (Laquita); her sister-in-law, Lugenia Scarbrough (David); a host of nieces and nephews: Audrey Watkins (Phil), Vicky Wilson (Tom), Julie Caldwell (Jerry), Ginger Taylor, Wendy Taylor, Jim Taylor (Anna), Anna Massey (Sean), Katherine McCormick (Austin), and "Buddy" Taylor, Jr.; and several great nieces and nephews.

Preceding Becky in death are her beloved husband, Joe, and her parents, James Howard Taylor and Christine O'Neal Taylor.

Becky's life was a testament to love, dedication, and service. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift the many lives she touched. She will forever be our Mimi.

Visitation is Monday, May 27, 2024, Mt. Vernon Methodist Church in the Homochitto Community, from 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M. at the church, officiated by Rev. James H. Taylor lll. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jonathan Gibson, David Scarbrough, "Buddy" Taylor Jr., Jason Ballard, Sean Massey, and Austin McCormick.

Honorary Pallbearers are "Jimmy" Taylor, "Buddy" Taylor, Jon Lance Gibson, and Russ Gibson.

**In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Southwest Mississippi Community College Foundation 1156 College Drive Summit, MS 39666 in Rebecca's memory.**