Rebecca Lynn Schlaegel, 64, of Franklin passed away July 4, 2023, at her home.
She was born on June 22, 1959, the daughter of the late Van and June (Heacock) Harrison.
Mrs. Schlaegel was a 1977 graduate of Worthington High School and a 1981 graduate of Ohio State University, with a master’s degree in special education.
She was an educator with a big heart, having taught special needs at many schools including Torah Academy for three years, Avalon Education Clinic for five years, Marburn Academy and retiring in November 2018 after 17 years as a special education interventionist from Pendleton County Schools in Franklin.
She was a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church for many years and attended Redeeming Grace Church. Applying her skills, talent, and love for children, she wrote children’s books, including her most recent, “Trevor the Runaway Turkey.” She loved the outdoors, fishing, playing darts and raising Alpacas.
With the abundance of knowledge she possessed, she had accepted a position at Redeeming Grace Academy as the director of student services. She was a member of International Dyslexia Association and had served on the Habitat for Humanity board.
On July 20, 1996, she married the love of her life, Robert Alan Schlaegel, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she leaves behind to cherish her memory two sisters, Shelly Morgan of Skiatook, Oklahoma, and Charolotte; a brother, Robert Patrick (Stacy) Harrison of Leesburg, Virginia; and three half brothers, Tim Fitzer, Eugene Morgan and T. J. Fitzer.
A celebration of life was held Saturday at Redeeming Grace Church in Franklin with Pastor Jason Boggs officiating. Entombment of her cremains were at St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg, Virginia.
Memorials may be made to South Fork Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 55, Sugar Grove, WV 26815 or Redeeming Grace Christian Academy, PO Box 117, Franklin, WV 26807.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
