Rebecca Sue (Barrier) Hewett, 73, of Holton, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.
She was born January 28, 1948, in Parsons, KS, the daughter of Raymond Wayne and Roberta (Ryburn) Barrier.
Rebecca graduated from Labette County Community High School in 1966. She furthered her education at Washburn University.
She was employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation for 30 years prior to retiring.
Survivors include her daughters, Kristin (Matthew) Schmaus of Lawrence and Kathleen (Dennis) Immenschuh of Soldier; her grandchildren, Connor Schmaus, Rachel Schmaus, and Sarah Immenschuh.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Kimberly Hewett and a sister, Nancy Meadors.
Rebecca's greatest joy was spending time with her family and making memories.
Honoring Rebecca's request cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service time.
Inurnment of Rebecca's cremated remains will take place at Spring Hill Cemetery in Parsons, KS at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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