Gifford, Rebecca Ann

Rebecca was born in Dansville, N.Y., and grew up in Rochester, N.Y. She moved to Southern Pines, NC in 1994. She is survived by six brothers and sisters, Sandy Gaeta of Southern Pines, Patricia of San Diego, Effie of Lakeville, N.Y., Kenneth of Rochester, N.Y., Tracy of Rochester, William of Rochester, and many nieces and nephews. She also is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Robert Michael Gifford of Southern Pines, and five children, Rachel Schulik and husband Sam of Rochester, N.Y., Gretchen and Hodge Griffone of Pinehurst, NC, Erin Jess and husband Christopher of Gainesville, TX, Michael B.Gifford and wife Leslie of Buffalo, N.Y., Elspeth and John Stern of Cherry Hill, N.J. and eight grandchildren, Helen and Miriam, Hudson, twins Christopher and Myla, Matthew and Jacob and Alexander. Beck will be missed by her many friends and family. She also was a hard working member of the Ladies Auxiliary of John Boyd Post 7318 in Southern Pines where she cooked many Friday night meals.