Rebecca A. "Becky" Middleton, 78, of Lexington, Tennessee, died on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, Tennessee.

At the time of her death, Becky was a resident of Northcliff Assisted Living in Lexington.  The family expresses its gratitude for the compassionate care extended to Becky by the staff of both Northcliff and the Hospital.

Becky graduated from Rector High School in Rector, Arkansas, in 1965 and from Hendrix College in 1969, where she earned a degree in Elementary Education.  She also met her future husband, John, at Hendrix. They were married on September 5, 1969, and celebrated their 56th anniversary while Becky was hospitalized.

Becky developed Multiple Sclerosis in her late twenties.  Though she experienced varying complications, she had an inner strength, a positive outlook, and was sustained by her faith.  Nothing stood in the way of a day of marathon shopping with her daughter, Sara.

She accompanied John, a United Methodist pastor, to nine appointments.  Becky found her own ministries: playing the piano, preparing worship bulletins and newsletters, answering the Upper Room Prayer Line, working at HOPE Ministries, and participating in small groups.

Becky made lifelong friends wherever she lived.  Her life exhibited the virtues of Christian faith as described in Galatians 5:22-23 (the fruit of the Spirit.)  The family was blessed to love and be loved by such a good person.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Melba Arnold, and her son-in-law, Robbie Tomblin of Henderson, Kentucky.

She is survived by her husband, John; her daughter, Sara Tomblin, of Henderson, Kentucky; her granddaughter, Jessica Tomblin, of Marietta, Georgia; and her brother, Doug (Lori), of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

A graveside service will be held at Baskett Cemetery in Baskett, Kentucky, on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Greg Shannon officiating.

In place of flowers, friends are invited to make donations to the Food Pantry of First United Methodist Church, 27 E. Church Street, Lexington, Tennessee 38351.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.