Becky Parris Rector Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

To view the livestream for the service of Rebecca "Becky" Rector please select this link Becky Parris Rector was a registered nurse who had a gift for serving others. She died Saturday May 21, 2022; she was 73. She was born on December 2nd 1948 to the late Scott A Parris and Martha Sue Parris in Tampa Fla. She is also preceded in death by her brother Scott A Parris Jr. Ms. Rector attended nursing school at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, and was one the last recipients of the prestigious locally sponsored Gordon Keller Nursing Scholarship, which helped her, as a single mother, obtain her nursing degree and peruse her dream of helping others. After graduation, she spent the majority of her career in the emergency room and as a hospice nurse where she often held the position of charge nurse. “She had a natural gift, always serving people which was exemplified through mentoring and being preceptor to many nurses, sharing the wisdom and experience that she gained over the years. She was very conscientious in serving her patients with dignity, respect and true compassion. Sentiments shared by many of her coworkers. Ms. Rector was a special mother to her two children, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was their nurse, counselor, teacher, friend, critic and confidant. She is also survived by her life partner Robert Reynolds and his family. Her legacy will impact her family and friends for generations to come. She is survived by her son, Dr. James Peas, his husband Casey Dempsey- Peas; daughter, Tracy Steadham; grandchildren, Nicholas, Riley and Aubrey; and great granddaughter, Averie, and other relatives and friends. The service to celebrate the life of Rebecca “Becky” Parris Rector will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel, Snellville, GA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lei of flowers, the family has created a nursing scholarship at Southern Crescent Technical College to help single parents obtain their dreams of becoming a nurse. Please copy and paste the link below and follow the directions. https://sctech.awardspring.com/Home/ScholarshipDetails/210874, In the upper right-hand corner click Foundation, The click on Donate, Click on the select campaign button and select the Becky Parris Rector Nursing Scholarship. You are able to choose the preselected amounts offered, or choose your own denomination. Due to COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please continue social distancing and if desired to bring and wear a mask. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Becky Parris Rector

December 2, 1948 - May 21, 2022