Rebecca Sue Thacker (’10)

Rebecca was born on April 30th, 1984, in Houston, Texas to Robert and Cheryl Boyle. Becky graduated Sum Cum Laude at The University of Houston in 2010, and Cypress Creek High School in 2002. Rebecca was a member of The Girl Scouts and earned The Gold Award, their highest honor. In 2009 she married the love of her life, Joshua Thacker. Becky was an avid participant in the Choir at Foundry United Methodist Church and at U of H where she served as the President of the Student Ambassador Program. Rebecca pursued her passion for reading, music and service by her work as a teacher for over ten years. Becky and Josh could commonly be found on a vacation or spending time at Disney World or at home with their four cats. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Thacker, her Mother Cheryl Bailey, Father Robert Boyle (Lisa), her sisters, Sarah Listi (Matt), Jennifer Beltracchi (Shawn), Her Nieces and Nephews Benjamin, Abigail, Evelyn, Aidan, and Oliver. Her In-laws Joanne and Ulan Thacker, Her Goddaughter Lilian Martinez, The Faculty and Students of Marathon High School, and a large number of friends and family. Preceded in Death by her Grandparents, Robert and June Lusk, John Jr and Kathleen Boyle, Stepfather Julian Bailey, and her beloved cat Shasta.

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