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Obituary of Rebecca Bigwitch
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Rebecca “Becky” Bigwitch, 66, of Cherokee, NC passed away following a extended illness on August 24, 2022 in her home in the Wolftown Community of Cherokee, NC.
Becky was loved and was preceded by her late father Leroy Reed and late mother Winona (Watty) Reed. And, was the loving wife of Isaac Bigwitch. Becky was a fluent speaker of the Cherokee Language and represents a great number of speakers who have gone and take with them a language that is fast receding. Becky was also a Basket Maker and made her way through life with her craft. She was a member of the Yellowhill Baptist Church and loved her Family.
Rebecca is survived by her children, Daniel (Jennifer) Reed of Sylva, NC, Moses (Bunny Standingdeer) Reed of Cherokee, NC, Danielle “Vicki” Bigwitch and Cecelia “Belle” Bigwitch both of Cherokee, NC; brothers, Jimmy Reed and Charlie Reed; sisters, Sally Reed and Suzanne Hall; 8 grandchildren, Keegan Reed, Brixton Reed, Kyree Bigwitch, Michael A. Owle, Jr., Keysa Collins, Mika Jade Bradley, Gvard Runningwolf Bradley and Ani Bradley.
Beside her Parents Becky was preceded by a brother Ross Reed.
Becky will be taken to her home for a visitation on Friday, August 26,2022 at 5PM to remain there until the service time of 12PM Saturday, August 27, 2022. With Austin Frady officiating. She will be immediately buried by her home in the Bigwitch Cemetery with pall bearers being, Curtis Littlejohn, Brent Lossiah, Eddie Bird, Victor Wildcatt and Thadius Swayney.
Long House Funeral Home assisted the Family in the final arrangements.
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Friday
26
August
Visitation
5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Friday, August 26, 2022
Private Residence
461 Bluewing Rd.
Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
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Saturday
27
August
Funeral
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Private Residence
461 Bluewing Rd.
Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
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Long House Funeral Home
407 Wolftown Road
Cherokee, NC 29710
Phone: 828-497-1408 Fax: (828) 497-2801
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