Rebecca "Becky" K. Poole, 58, of Benton, passed away at 5:37 p.m.,  on Sunday,  December 24, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 23, 1965, to Wilfred and Kay (Wynn) Price in West Frankfort, IL.  On March 4, 2005, she married Jim Poole, and he survives.

Becky was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Nana loved taking care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed taking road trips, gardening and cooking.

Becky is survived by her loving spouse, Jim Poole, her children, Allen (Sarah) Poole, Ashlee (Josh) Weimer, Aaron Emberton and Cassie (Jeffrey Mace) Emberton; nine grandchildren, Hallen, Krystal, Kaytlan, Brailynn, Alayna, Ryden, Karma, JJ and Jameson; two sisters, Jo (Danny) Swafford and Gayla (John) Edwards; brother, Larry (Patti) Sprague; her best friend and road trip buddy, Jennie George; several cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and many bonus children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Kay Price, brother, Terry Sprague and mother-in-law, Maxine Poole.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Per Becky's wishes cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held on July 4, 2024.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.