Rebecca "Becky" Elaine Smith

Born August 16, 1961 in Peoria to Bert R. and Shirley A. (Gohl) Cusac, she married David Smith on May 20, 1989 in Creve Coeur.

Surviving are her husband of 35 years; two daughters, Kristine Smith and Ashley Smith, both of Pekin; her parents, Bert and Shirley Cusac of Creve Coeur; one brother, Daniel (Gina) Cusac of Godfrey; and several nieces and nephews and her beloved, Pomeranian, Maggie Mayhem.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, David Cusac and Steve Cusac.

Becky had worked as a Registered Nurse at Methodist Hospital in Peoria on the oncology floor for 33 years, before retiring in 2019.

A loving and selfless wife, mother and daughter, Becky had a heart for caring for others. She had a creative nature and enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting, painting ceramic, photography and camping.

Becky was a longtime member of Creve Coeur Christian Church.

Honors will be provided by the Nursing Honor Guard beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur, followed by the funeral service with Pastor John Plunkett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin.

In honor of Becky’s dedication to her life’s work, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1640, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.

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