Rebecca Louise Thomas Williams, 71, of Henderson, Kentucky, sweetly left this world and peacefully found rest in the arm of Jesus at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home under the care of her daughters and St. Anthony's Hospice.

She was a waitress at Denny's and Jerry's Restaurants for 48 years and was adored by her many loyal customers.  Rebecca loved her children unconditionally and U.K. basketball enthusiastically.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior late in her life and faithfully followed Him the rest of her days.  She was a member of Christian Life Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sally Thomas, and one sister, Corine Dunlap.

Survivors include one son, Edward "Eddie" Bowden and his wife, Doris, of Bowling Green, Kentucky; two daughters, Carmen Carter and her husband, Mark, of Spottsville, Kentucky, and Alicia Williams of Henderson, Kentucky; three brothers, Edward "Junior" Thomas of Sebree, Kentucky, Wilbur "Butch" Thomas of Henderson, Kentucky, and Richard "Ricky" Thomas and his wife, Sharon, of Baskett, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at noon Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Christian Life Church.  The Reverend Mark Carter will officiate.  Burial will be in Carter Cemetery in Reed, Kentucky.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2021, and from 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church.

Contributions may be made to Christian Life Church, 1515 Roosevelt Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420 or St. Anthony's Hospice.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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