Rebecca Nelson Burgess was born in Summerton, SC on February 4, 1942 to the late Jule and Hester Green Nelson. After the death of her mother, she was raised by the loving Willie and Nuther  Nelson and later resided in Sumter, SC.

Rebecca,"Beck," was educated in the Clarendon County School System. After moving to Sumter, she completed her education and graduated from Lincoln High School. She knew the value of hard work and was once employed by Campbell Soup and Crescent Tool Company both in Sumter, SC.

Rebecca's Christian relationship began early in her life as a member of the Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, Summerton, SC. After marrying Deacon Robert Burgess, she continued her Christian service as a member of the St. Michael Baptist Church, where she served on the Women's Auxiliary Committee, as President of the Junior Choir, Assistant Sunday School Teacher, and on the Kitchen Committee.

Rebecca was united in Holy Matrimony to Dea. Robert Burgess on  February 4, 1961. From this union four children were born: Sandra, Deborah, Olivia, and Robert "Tony" Burgess.

On December 10, 2018, in the comfort of her home, she was called from labor to eternal reward surrounded by her loved ones.

Rebecca leaves to cherish her wonderful memories: her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Dea. Robert Burgess; four children: Sandra of Atlanta, GA, Deborah (James) Allen of Riverview, Fl., Olivia, and Robert "Tony" (Diane) both of Sumter, SC; five grandchildren whom she adored: Jarrett Allen of Riverview, FL, Juell " Chanel" of Atlanta, GA, Ryanne "Lexy", Tre'Kwan, and Payton all of Sumter, SC; one great-grandchild, who was the apple of her eye, Bryce "toot toot" Burgess; sisters: Hattie (James) Nesmith, Carrie (Willie) Ferby, Adranna Pressley, Paulette (Roger) Conyers, Gloris Bradley, Gladys Brailsford, Mary (Vernon) Parker, Susie Smith, and Justine Nelson; brothers: her "heartstring" twin, Issac (Jackie) Nelson, Edward (Neat) Nelson, Jimmy Nelson, and James Nelson; sisters-in-law: Emily Burgess, Paralee McDowell, Christine (John) Whigham, and Joann Burgess; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Julius, Woodrow, Robert Lee, John, Willie, Tossie, Minnie, Rachel, and Emma.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 2-7pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Burgess will be placed in the church on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church 155 Wall Street Sumter, SC 29150, with Rev. Larry C. Weston, Pastor, Officiating, and Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Canty, Sr., Eulogist.

Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends at the home 8 East Patricia Drive Sumter, SC 29150.