She was born April 25, 1945, in Batesville, the daughter of Virginia Mae Duty and William Johnson.
Rebecca was a devout Christian woman and member of 20th Street Baptist Church. Her favorite past time was reading her bible; she also loved music and poetry.
Survivors include her two sons, Chris Altom (Leslie) of Newport, and Mark Altom of Little Rock; three daughters, Regina Roth (Scott) of London, Tracy Rogers (J.D.) of Beebe, and Michele Shoffner of Cabot; eleven grandchildren, Amber Earl, Ashley Holloway, Haley Jacobs, Cody Shoffner, Andrew Shoffner, Alex Altom, Tyler Altom, Zach Altom, Joshua Blackburn, Jordan Layrock and Jarrod Rogers; and eight great-grandchildren, Ashtin Holloway, Landri Holloway, Kaitlee Earl, Charlotte Earl, Silas James Jacobs, Brentley Altom, Conner Altom and Jude Altom.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harlus D. Altom; and infant son, Robert Lee Altom.
Pallbearers are Andrew Shoffner, Cody Shoffner, Jarrod Rogers, Alex Altom, Tyler Altom and Zach Altom. Honorary pallbearer will be Josh Blackburn.
Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Alderbrook Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with Carley Davis officiating.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and social distancing will be observed. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks.
