Rebecca Louise Travis' Obituary
Rebecca Louise Miers Travis was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on August 19, 1950 to the union of her parents Elvin and Louise Miers and joined them and her loving husband of 57 years, Charles, in the arms of Jesus, on August 22, 2025 having passed from this life at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, Louisiana. Also greeting her were her in-laws James and Elsie Travis, her granddaughter Jade Travis, and her brother Randy Miers.
“Mawmaw Becky”, as she was lovingly known, grew up in DeRidder and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, served on committees, and shared her gift of music with special songs. She was a former Miss DeRidder and worked for many years as Office Manager at Beauregard Electric.
Becky met the love of her life, Charles, and they married in 1968. Together they raised their family and built a life full of love and faith. She is survived by her sons, James and his wife Serena of Columbia, Louisiana and Bret and his wife Tara of Alexandria, Louisiana. Grandchildren Caroline Jaramillo and husband Xavier, Brittney Travis and her boyfriend Lathan Dennis, Carsyn Travis and boyfriend Ben Ozsoy, Ethan Gossett, Andria Gossett, and Daelynn Travis, and two great grandchildren; Blair Ortiz and Jeremiah Jaramillo. She is also survived by her very special niece Christy Tuck and her husband Tim and great nieces Gracyn and Laura.
She enjoyed traveling with Charles on vacations that frequently had them exploring the great outdoors. From Arkansas, to Colorado, to Saskatchewan, to Alberta and many, MANY places in between.
Becky and Charles moved to Columbia, Louisiana last year to be closer to their boys and immediately made an impact in the community. Their loss has affected many people who had only known them a short time. Their loss is felt even more by those who have known them much longer. But we rest in the promise of the Resurrection and know we will join them on the streets of gold in God’s perfect timing.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 28th, 2025 from 5PM-8PM at Labby Memorial Chapel in DeRidder, Louisiana. A graveside service will be held Friday August 29th, 2025 at 10AM located at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Serving as pallbearers are Shannon Miers, Ronnie Cooley, Robert Turner, Charles Martin, Xavier Jaramillo and Lathan Dennis.
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