Obituary – Brenda D. Rector

Brenda Dawn Rector, 68, of Licking, Missouri, passed away at 5:22 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, due to complications from cancer, COPD, Covid, pneumonia and heart problems. 

Brenda was born to Clyde and Rosalie Backues in St. Ann, Missouri. She lived in and attended grade school at Chesterfield and attended Francis Howell High School. She was married to Pete Rector, raised four children, and lived close to Montauk State Park with her family until she moved back to town. 

Brenda lived a life of serving the Lord, serving her community, acting with virtue, and giving abundantly to those in need. She loved her life-long passion of sewing, enjoyed genealogy research, and spending time with family. 

Brenda is preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Lee. She is survived by brothers, Ralph, Clyde Jr., Bobby, and James; sisters, Pam and Jeannie; children, Thomas, Kyle, and Amy (Joe); step siblings, Steve, Greg, and Patricia; grandchildren, Benton, Brody, Saulyer, Bryor, and Justin Thomas; boyfriend, Bill Nichols; and special friend, Paul Shelton. 

A visitation was held Wednesday September 25, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fox Funeral Home. Funeral services were Thursday morning, September 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Fox Funeral Home. Interment followed at the Licking Cemetery. Services were presided over by Brother Robert Gifford. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Fox Funeral Home.