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Rebecca Tomczak Obituary

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Willene Shelnut Tomczak, 70, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at her home in Grovetown, GA. Becky was born February 17, 1943, in Charlotte, NC. She was the daughter of the late Boss W. Shelnut and Vera T. Shelnut. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on May 11, 1957. Becky was a faithful servant of Jehovah and member of West Hills Congregation in Grovetown, GA. Always putting others before herself, Becky was a loving wife, mother, and friend who enjoyed playing games and being together with family and friends. Her true happiness came when she traveled to distant countries, spent time gardening or visited the beach with friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 29 years, Eugene "Gene" Anthony Tomczak. Becky is survived by her daughters, Kim Rice Davis of Charlotte, NC, Kay Rice Cook of Kannapolis, NC, and Karol Rice Druskis of Fletcher, NC; one step-son, Donald Tomczak of Columbia, SC, and one step-daughter, Donna Jo Tomczak Jones of Archdale, NC; sister Sylvia Shelnut Goss of Monroe, NC, and brother James Timothy Shelnut of Savannah, GA; five grandchildren, Hannah Rebecca Davis, Stephanie Jane Davis & Hayden Alexander Hamilton Davis, all of Charlotte, NC, Tyler Joseph Druskis & Rhylie Morgan Druskis of Fletcher, NC, & four step-grandchildren, Shaun Paul Tomczak and Kyle Dru Tomczak both of Columbia, SC, and Kris Anthony Aaron and Keri Alyse Jones, both of Archdale, NC, along with many nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Gene and Becky's lives together and their hope for the future will be held on February 8th at 11:00 am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, West Hills Congregation, 5589 Wrightsboro Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813. A gathering of family & friends will follow at Euchee Creek Elementary School. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kingdom Hall at the above address.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 2, 2014.

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Jessica Varisco

February 24, 2014

Becky & Gene were a lovely couple. I wish things had turned out differently. I can't wait to meet them again when they are young and full of vitality in a different time. Kay, Kim & Karol were excellent examples in the care and attention they gave to their parents.

Wayne Budd

February 5, 2014

So sad. We all look forward to God's Kingdom to resolve sickness and suffering in the near future. Becky had more than her share and she will be missed but not forgotten.

Wayne & Elaine Budd

Bucky and Allyson Jeffcoat

February 3, 2014

Jody and family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your stepmom. We hope and pray that you will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories. And we miss you.

Jeff & Micki Price

February 3, 2014

Gene & Becky were a bright spot in our lives. We look forward to the day we will be with them again.

John and Charlene Turner

February 2, 2014

Known Becky from time I was a teenager. She will be missed by all. Love, the Turners

Ruth Rosenthal

February 2, 2014

Much sympathy in the loss of our dear sister Tomczak. We knew her late husband. Her stepson Don & his wife are in our congregation.

Much love & prayers are with the family at this sad time.

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