Rebecca DeLoach
August 25, 1933 - April 05, 2022
Obituary
Rebecca "Winnie" Mikell DeLoach, age 88, of Gainesville, FL passed peacefully Tuesday, April 5th, 2022. Rebecca was born August 25th, 1933 in Morriston, Florida to Edward and Annie Mikell. She grew up in a large and loving family on a farm in Morriston where she could often be found sneakily eating peanuts out of sight of her father. She discovered her lifes passion after watching a nurse tend to her sisters childhood injury. She would later go on to attend the University of Florida where she graduated with her degree in Nursing. A true Florida girl through and through, she had a life long love of Gator Football and boiled peanuts. While raising her five children, she spent over 30 years working at Tacachale Center for the Developmentally Disabled where her patients grew to love her as she did them. Rebecca was known by many names; Winnie, Aunt Mike, but most notably- "Granny". She was a loving grandmother to not only her many grandchildren, but those who came to know her well. She is preceded in death by her brothers: Alvin, Louis, and Newell Mikell. Sister Dorcus Moody as well as her Daughter Susie Hood and Grandson Chad Hood. She is survived by siblings Dayton (Violet) Mikell and Annie Warrick. Children Janice Garner, Clyde Mallard, Paula (Kyle) OConnor, and Naleta Roberts. Left in mourning are also 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Rebecca was a long time member of Church of Christ and had a deep love for the Lord. She passed peacefully at her home in Gainesville, with loving family by her side. She will be missed dearly. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Knauff Funeral Home in Williston, FL on Monday, April 11th, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am at Knauff Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 with John Allan officiating. A committal service will follow at the Morriston Church of Christ Cemetery. Funeral Service Tuesday, April 12, 2022 10:00 AM Knauff Funeral Home - Williston 512 E Noble Ave Williston, Florida 32696 A visitation will be held on Monday from 5-7 PM at the Knauff Funeral Home Chapel in Williston.
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Steve and Carol Mikell
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We will all miss her. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
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margaret mikell
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Loved her and all her kids, they were so much a part of my childhood. Prayers for the family. Love Margaret
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Anthony
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May the good Lord bless, comfort, and console her family and loved ones
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Naleta Roberts
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Love my mom and miss her already. This is a picture of her and her beloved cat Tigger.
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Sean Feagans
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She made me feel like family, and she always encouraged me to be better. God bless you Winnie, you did a fine job here on Earth. Now you can finally rest. I shall indeed miss you.
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Diana Hernandez
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A beautiful lady who has such a kind and loving family. Our condolences to all her children and grandkids.