Rebecca "Becky" Mato

Rebecca “Becky” Mato, age 77, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.  She was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on September 28, 1941.  She retired from South Central Bell and BellSouth after 32 years.  She enjoyed gambling and was an avid reader.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her adored pets Ginger, Max and Maxine “Mini-Mini.”

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Joseph “Joe” Mato Sr.; her sons, Joseph “Joe” Mato Jr. and wife Sharon of New Orleans, LA and John “Tony” Mato and wife Michelle of Ward and her seven grandchildren, Tori, Anthony, Kayli, Evan, Remi, Savannah, and Ryli.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, Arkansas 72012.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.