Birth date: Dec 25, 1944 Death date: Mar 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rebecca Suzanna Blewster Free, 80, of Fayetteville, AR on March 13, 2025. Becky Free was born on December 25, 1944, in Little Rock, AR and was the daughter of Agnes Kelley & Read Obituary
Mrs Free was a great lady,, I so enjoyed getting to know her and Tommy at Razorback/Centennial Bank tailgates… she was a classy lady and knew how to be a respectful woman, I was mesmerized by her charm and tastefulness… I feel so honored to have met her and known her❤️🙏🏻
My condolences and prayers to you all. I loved your mom and dad and still have many great memories of growing up in Siloam, a lot of them due to the Free’s.
Mrs. Free encouraged all of us to step out of our comfort zones and join the class plays. I enjoyed those times tremendously and appreciated her support. She was very talented and we always ended up pulling off the show because she believed in us kids!
-Reagan
Kendyal, Matt and Jamey, my deepest condolences to you all. You and your families are in my prayers during this difficult time.
I have such wonderful memories of your precious mother. We became friends while attending FBC in Siloam where we both were in the choir together. After Wednesday evening choir practice, you would find us at McDonalds having a coke or coffee and just visiting for the remainder of the evening.
We also loved cooking together. Many times before Mike and I married, I would be at your parents house and your mom and I would be cooking or baking which are memories I hold dear.
I also had the honor of having your mother as one of my bridesmaids. Your parents had front row seats to our love story unfolding.
Your dad and Mike loved golfing and also have memories of golf tournaments out at Dawn Hill.
We had some amazing time and those memories I will treasure. Praying that you will feel God's hand uphold you and comfort you for the days, weeks and months ahead. Treasure your precious memories!
Barbara Kenney
Like so many others from Siloam Springs High School, I was fortunate to have Mrs. Free as my drama teacher during those important adolescent years. She was definitely a GOOD ONE! One memory that really stands out to me is: right before opening night of our Senior Class Play, Mrs. Free came backstage to make sure we were all ready, and give us her pre-show pep talk. This particular night, she had on a beautifully tailored tweed looking suit. Grayish/tan with a fitted jacket and pencil skirt. It also had a darker brown velvet collar maybe, with matching velvet buttons. She wore a scarf under it, tucked perfectly in to an ascot style. She looked absolutely beautiful. I came up to her and told her how amazing she looked. Without missing a beat, she stated to me: "This is my Designing Women, Dixie Carter, butt whooping outfit". (Keep in mind, this happened in 1991-1992). We both had a chuckle over her response. For over 30 years, any time I catch a Designing Women rerun on TV, I am reminded of my sweet, amazing drama teacher. To me, Mrs. Free had all those same qualities of the Julia Sugarbaker character: gorgeous, artistic, brilliant, funny, strong, and definitely unapologetically a true Southern Belle. Mrs. Free awarded me the "Outstanding Drama Student of the Year" award in 1992, and I never ventured far from the stage, even if it was only locally. I was INCREDIBLY honored when Mrs. Free, and a couple other teachers: Mrs. Flory, and Mrs. Morris came to my directorial debut of my favorite show, "Our Town" a few years ago, and gave me a special gift. I am so happy to have a photo from that night. To Mr. and Mrs. Free's children: Thank you for sharing your parents with all of us in Siloam Springs (your Dad was also a BIG part of my time in Key Club, so I knew him well). They both, without fail, attended any show I was ever in on that community theater stage well after my high school days were over. I hope you all are comforted knowing that for this Siloam kid...both your parents made a difference. For the rest of you, please thank a teacher from your past. They will love it. And so will you. Thank YOU, Mrs. Free...for being there for me. Praying for the family. -Jeremy Kelly, Siloam Springs High School Graduate, 1992
