Rebecca E. Turbitt, 64, of Laurel, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. She was born January 31, 1944 in Delmar, a daughter of the late Milton H. Pope, Jr. and Elizabeth Ellen (Tingle) Pope. Rebecca enjoyed her work in retail at various places such as Rose's and Food Lion in Delmar, where she had worked as a clerk the past 8 years. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family, extended family and friends in need. She is survived by her beloved husband, Owen F. Turbitt; a son, Bryan O. Turbitt, II of Laurel; a sister, Catherine Rhodes and her husband Frank of Laurel; and three brothers, Ernest Pope and his wife Marilyn of Fruitland, Vaughn Pope and his wife Beverly of Salisbury and David Pope and his wife Anna Ruth of Cambridge. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Pope. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:30 at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar. Interment will private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.