Rebecca Ann Prewitt

October 20, 1960 - February 12, 2020

Rebecca Ann (Becky) Prewitt died unexpectedly at her home on February 11, 2020 at the age of 59. Becky was born October 20, 1960 to Jesse and Dorothy (Imes) Prewitt in Victoria, Texas. Becky lived in Memphis, Tennessee; Ballwin, Illinois; Haifa, Israel; Limassol, Cyprus; and Tillar, Arkansas and moved to Lafayette, Louisiana in 1976 with her parents. She has lived in Lafayette since. Becky worked at the Gloria Switch Veterinary Clinic for over 30 years. She also qualified to complete Coggins Tests and was doing those until December, 2019. Becky had a lifelong love of horses and enjoyed competing in barrel racing events. She also loved rescuing cats and taking care of orphan kittens. Becky is survived by friends and family - her life companion, Jack Gorham of Lafayette, brother, Jesse (Renee) Prewitt of Lafayette; sister, Margaret Prewitt Garls of Glasford, Illinois; two nephews, Robert Miller (Billi Sue Mykrantz) of East Peoria, Illinois; Patrick (Jennifer) Miller of Nashville, Tennessee; and two nieces, Jessica Miller (Ben) Lindemann of Colombia, Missouri; and Margaret Wherry (Gerald) Acker of Fairfax, Virginia. Becky also had six great nieces and great nephews – Haley Miller, Jacob Miller, Kyle Miller, Grace Miller, Haydenne Lindemann, and Evelyn Acker. Her parents and her sister, Caroline Prewitt Wherry, predeceased her. Cremation rites were accorded and graveside services are planned for later this summer at Tillar, Arkansas. Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.CypressFunerals.com. Cypress Funeral Home, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 337-740-3123 is in charge of arrangements.