"Paul and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Becky. May the thoughts and sweet memories of her bring you comfort during this time. My prayers are with you as you mourn."
In loving memory of
Rebecca (Becky) Lynn Schilling
December 30, 1947 - December 25, 2019
Rebecca Lynn Schilling (Becky), age 71 from Cumming, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on December 25 following a brief illness. Becky died at home surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born to Carlyle and Arlene (Buchanan) Olson in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She worked at her family gas station and grocery store as a young girl. After graduating from Glenville High School, Becky went to college at Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota where she earned her bachelors degree in education. Once she completed her college degree, she married her high school sweetheart, Paul Schilling. Becky later returned to Mankato State University where she was awarded a graduate degree in rehabilitation counseling.
Becky held many different jobs throughout her work life in the areas of education and counseling. It was when she and Paul relocated from an acreage in Hanska, Minnesota to Worthington, Minnesota that she became determined to follow her dreams and began her own business doing what she knew and loved best: cooking, drinking coffee and hosting. Becky opened The Coffee Nook in Worthington in 1998 and became an active member of the Chamber of Commerce in Worthington. In 2004 she was awarded the Athena Awardfor inspiring others to achieve excellencein their professional and personal lives. Becky was also a proud member of the Madelia United Methodist Church, Worthington United Methodist Church and Cumming First United Methodist Church, in addition to P.E.O. Chapters in Minnesota, Florida and Georgia.
After many years of working, Becky retired in 2012 and began volunteering on multiple Methodist church boards and in the community. Beckys volunteerism continued when she and Paul relocated to Cumming, Georgia in 2016. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the flute and piano, singing in the church choir, decorating their home for each holiday and season, and shopping for the latest styles of clothing and accessories. Becky cherished time spent with her grandchildren making art projects, cooking and baking. This past March, Becky and Paul celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary while wintering in Florida. Becky loved the sunshine and day trips she would take with Paul and their friends and family in Florida.
Becky is survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Tricia Reynolds (Dave) and Cory Schilling (Tanya); her grandchildren, Constance and Carlyle; and her siblings, David Olson (friend, Linda Olson), Gregg Olson (Sandy), and Nick Olson (Angie). Becky was preceded in death by herparentsCarlyle and Arlene Olson; her grandparents, Emma and Otto Olson and Mable and S. Ross Buchanan; and hersister-in-law, Donna Olson.
A memorial service for Becky will be held in the chapel at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, Georgia on December 29th at 3:00p.m. with a visitation at 2:00p.m. Reverend Kathie Stasko, Associate Pastor for Cumming First United Methodist Church, will be the officiant. A celebration of life and burial service will be held at the State Line Cemeteryin Iowa at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the P.E.O. Foundation Fund or Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Fund in memory of Rebecca Schilling.
Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements.
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"Paul and family - We are very saddened to hear about Becky's passing. We are so happy to have been fortunate to get to know you, and we remember often the good times we had with both of you playing cards and laughing those many evenings. We will let Big Red know about Becky. May your family find peace and comfort once again. God's Blessings to you."
"I was so sorry to hear of Beckys passing. She was a sweet caring woman and Im glad to have known her for the short time I did. You are all in my prayers."
"Paul and family- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Becky. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Paul, Corey, Tricia and family, I am sorry to hear about Becky! I have so many great memories from babysitting for the kids when I was growing up, to church, to singing at our wedding 30 years ago! I can only imagine the reunion when she got to heaven with my parents! She was a wonderful woman and her memory will live on forever! Hugs to you all! Love you all! Lori (Peterson) Guenther"
"I was blessed to know Becky, even if for a short time. Sunshine just poured out of her soul. Like many, I treasure the time I knew her and the lessons she taught me. Prayers for her sweet soul and dear family."
"Thinking of all of you during this sad time. May Becky be at peace."
"So sorry to read about Beckys passing. Your family was so good to us when we moved to Hanska when we were both employed by Armour. Years later we met up again in Worthington. We treasured your friendship beyond words. Becky has earned her reward! Hugs to you all. We will all meet again someday with our Heavenly Father.Jim and Roxanne Kremer"
"My sympathies to the Schilling family. I was fortunate enough to spend many hours at their house near Hanska with Tricia and Cory as we all grew up together. To this day, I still refer to that farm site at Schillings place and I will always have fond memories with Becky, Paul, Tricia and Cory. You all are in my families thoughts and prayers."
"My deepest sympathy to Becky's family. I had the honor of being Tricia and Cory's first grade teacher in Madelia. Becky was a wonderful woman and mother. May precious memories give you comfort during these very difficult days."