Roma J. Rector, 74, Lincoln, died unexpectedly Thursday (5-13-10). Born (10-26-35) in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Clyde K. and Martha (Brooks) Hammer. Ret. Research Secretary, English Dept., University of Nebraska Lincoln. Roma loved to travel the world with Connie. An avid reader she also made afghans for foster children.
Family members include her husband: Connell “Connie” Rector; sons, daughters-in-law: David and Wendy Rector, Dennis and Linda Rector, all of Lincoln; granddaughter, spouse: Billie “Jody” and Shane Leighton; great grandson: Ethan Leighton, Wisconsin; sister: Brenda Meinke, Crete; brothers, sisters-in-law: H. Keith and Kathie Hammer, Ray Hammer, California, Larry and Margaret “Peg” Hammer, Utah; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents and brother Bruce Hammer.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday (5-18-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Memorials to the family.
No visitation/cremation.