Rebecca Atkins Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rebecca Atkins of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rebecca left this world on January 27, 2026 at the age of 67, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rebecca Atkins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Burnell Sr. and Irene Douglas; her siblings, Robert Douglas, Sandra Faye Douglas and Ilene Douglas; and her pet Princess.
She is survived by: her children, William B. Atkins (Jasmine) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana., Demarlo L. Douglas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Charmaine Porter of Baton; her sibling First Lady Wilma Phillips; her children, Dr. Cynthia Bienemy (Stanley) of Zachary, Louisiana, Attorney Victor Woods (Jewel Crockett) of Addis, Louisiana, Gloria Thomas (David Sr.) of Winnsboro, Louisiana, Marie Stewart of Galveston, Texas, Carolyn Mack (Tommy) of Baker, Louisiana, Tommy Sr. Henry (Joanne) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana., Janice Douglas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana., Shirley Price (Marvin Sr.) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana., Vertabell Lanehart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana., Margaree Haney of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. and Willie Burnell Jr. Douglas (Paula) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.; her grandchildren, Ja'Mir Atkins, Branna Holmes, Gracie Atkins of Baton Rouge and Zanria Atkins of Norwood, Louisiana; her great grandchild Ja'lia Atkins of Atlanta, Georgia; her godchildren, Sandra Grisby of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Victoria Douglas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jeremiah Grisby of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Miracle Grisby of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kashala Smart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Zoe Brown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and her pet Marshmallow Atkins. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
