Lucille M. Rector, 98, died peacefully at her home on November 22, 2020. She was born September 25, 1922 , in Arlington, Kentucky, the oldest daughter of four children.  She lived forty years in Fulton, Kentucky, where she worked as bookkeeper for Fulton Ice Company, worshipped faithfully at First Baptist Church and raised her daughter, Sylvia Carden.

She moved to Dyersburg, Tn, thirty-eight years ago, where she married W. L. Rector, founder of Rector Oil, who died in 1993.  Mrs. Rector lived her deep faith, prayed constantly, and was the center of love and strength for her family, especially her grandsons John Jowers, who died earlier this year, and Jason Jowers.

Until she became unable to walk, Mrs. Rector was a faithful worshiper and prayer group participant at First Baptist Church.  She also was a pink lady volunteer at the Dyersburg Hospital and an inspiration to all who knew her.  She leaves her daughter Sylvia Jones(Donnie), former son-in-law, James Jowers, of Dyersburg, Tn., grandson Jason Jowers(Randi), great grandsons Jamie and Jackson, all of Wilmington, Delaware, and great grandchildren Emma Jowers, Russ Jowers, their mother Suzanne, of Dyersburg, Tn, and many nieces and nephews.

Because of the dangers of gathering now during the pandemic, a private burial will be held with a memorial service planned at a later date.