Rachel Lou Bynum

Rachel Lou Bynum, 87, of Rector died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Little Rock. She was born Sept. 24, 1922, in Rives, Mo.

She was a retired nurse, member of the Rector First General Baptist Church for many years and a Sunday School teacher for 20 years.

She is survived by one son, Alan Abbott of Kennett; three step daughters, Peggy Ingram, Diane Brewer and Melba Ingram, all of Rector; one brother, Billy Jones of Kennett; one grandchild, Chad Abbott, seven step grandchildren, nine step great-grandchildren and two step great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the First General Baprist Church in Rector with Bro. Marston Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were David Jones, Luke Brewer, Tim Ingram, Russ Brewer, Doug Ingram, Ryan Brewer, Dick Jones and Ken Jones.

Those wishing to sign the online guest book may do so at www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com.