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Becky Hardy Beck passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 days before what would have been her 77th birthday. Her lifelong close friends, Cathy Guerney Cobb and Margaret Gibson Forristall also deeply mourn this loss.
Becky was married to fellow Lee student, Nick Wiley at the time of his death.
Her obituary was posted after I posted the initial news.
Rebecca Hardy Wiley (Beck), 76, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her two children.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 9, 1949, to George and Jane Hardy, Rebecca was a proud Texan defined by an enduring, relentless optimism. With sparkling eyes and an easy, down-to-earth humor, she had a rare gift for making everyone feel immediately welcomed and cherished. No matter what life brought her way, she met the world with hope, resilience, and boundless warmth.
Rebecca was an extraordinarily hardworking woman who spent decades building a respected career in the oil and gas industry. Yet above every professional accomplishment, her greatest devotion was to her family. As a mother, she was a true guiding light, raising her children in a musical household filled with song, laughter, and encouragement. Her love of the arts and music created a lively, joyful soundtrack for her family to grow up with.
Outgoing and spirited, Rebecca embraced life with open arms. She was always ready to dance, could often be found tending to her garden, and treasured the laughter and competition of regular poker nights with her best friends.
Rebecca experienced profound love in her lifetime, having been preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Alan Beck Sr., and later by her husband, Nick Wiley. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George and Jane Hardy, and her brother, Melvin Hardy.
Her sunny spirit, humor, and unwavering love live on through those who survive her: her beloved children, Tom Beck and Krystin Beck Marshall; her cherished grandchildren, Jamie Beck and Kai Marshall; and her brother, George Hardy.
As you may (or may not) recall, Becky and Rollins Curbo dated and cared deeply for one another. Rollins passed away on October 11th...
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/rebecca-wiley-obituary?id=62919269
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Robin Harrison
I really thought Becky was special. I'm so sorry to hear this.Laurie Neilson (Dellis)
My condolences to her family and friends. I lived down the street from Becky, on Meadowvale, when we were in high school and I have memories of those times with her in the neighborhood. A very sweet and kind person.
Galen Scott
Rest in Peace my sweet friend!!! Used to love talking with you about the upcoming Astros' seasons every Spring. Also, missed the lunches with you and Gayle Roane and Royal Rische. Much love your way!!!
Margaret Gibson (Forristall)
Today I am taking a deep breath to say a tribute to one of my life-long best friends because today, November 9th, is her birthday. How many fun celebrations we had on this day. Between Becky, me and Guerns (Cathy Guernsey Cobb) there was no daylight! Just one solid force field. We finished each other’s sentences.
After high school, Becky and I went on to be roommates at UT. After college, we celebrated our weddings, our children and so many great, good times. There were also so very hard, sad times that, along with Guerns, we leaned on each other to keep our tripod standing!
My greatest sorrow was that our lives went in different directions in the last few years. No one’s fault, just life. I will forever remember playing gin rummy and drinking ice sweet tea instead of studying, climbing over locked fences of tennis courts to play tennis and how she could do this dance to “Wipe-Out” that no one else could do! It was the surfer girl in her.
Rest well my dearest sweet friend. You have earned a peaceful, pain-free rest. Thank you for a lifetime of sweet memories.
Cathy Guernsey (Cobb)
After reading Margaaret Gibson Forristall's comments, so many memories started flowing out of me about my life with Becky.From junior high all the way to last week so many laughs, tears and craziness we endured together. Remembering getting our ears pierced in her bathroom, slumber parties, fun with Rollins and Scotty Roper and the list goes on. Her parents were pretty lenient with us but we tested their patience when we used the wrong paint on their car for a football game and it wouldn't come off! GROUNDED! She was my roommate our freshman year at Gulf Park whick helped both of us get through the initial homesickness. The fun we had going to Mardi Gras....so many stories. As the years went on we didn't see as much of each other but stayed in touch by phone.. i am so happy I spoke to Becky 4 days before her passing as we had a good conversation. Her loss is touching me in so many ways it's hard to put into words. Sleep well Beck.