Rebecca Kathleen Herber

Becky grew up in Austin and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a teacher in Florence ISD and moved on to Sweeny ISD, where she taught American History and coached tennis, volleyball and basketball for 30 years. Even when not coaching, Becky spent hours driving coaches and students to and from various school/sporting events.

After retiring, Becky moved to Round Rock to care for her parents. Becky was known for always lending a hand to others in need, being the person who could fix anything and for always being there when you needed something. She loved the color purple and animals, especially her beloved Shih Tzus Tally and Tessie. One year she found homes for and arranged to have about 60 cats spayed or neutered through the Humane Society.

While she was Texan through and through, Becky loved to travel, especially enjoying trips with her mother, Myra. Becky was loving, thoughtful and was known for picking out the best gifts. One of her greatest joys was being “Aunt Becky” to nine nieces and nephews and 17 great nieces and nephews, along with others she considered family.

Becky was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Austin, serving in several roles through the years.

She is predeceased in death by her father, Ervin Charles Herber; her brother, Larry David Herber; Johnnie Dianne Herber, Ruby Lavonne Herber; and other friends and family. Becky is survived by her mother, Myra Herber; her brother Robert and sister-in-law Ruthie Herber; brother Kerry and sister-in-law Melody Herber; her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; and many close friends and family.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Cook-Walden/Memorial Hill Cemetery.

To help protect the elderly and immunocompromised and in accordance with guidance from the Austin-Travis County Health Authority, guests are asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church or to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Words of comfort and memories of Rebecca can be shared with the family at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com.