Rebecca Lee Hemenway, 72, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Statesville, N.C.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, George William French and Carol Perry Richards French; and her brother, Rodney French.

She is survived by her children, Heather Melton (James), Zachary Hemenway (Jeff), and Nicholas Hemenway (Desmond); her grandchildren, Trevor Melton, Savana Craney (Jeremy), Gracie Melton, and Reagan Melton; her brother, Russell French (Jill); and her nephews, Joseph French and Brett French.

Rebecca worked for Iredell-Statesville Schools Prime Time. She was also involved with the Girl Scouts and enjoyed sewing and making crafts.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, 208 Union Square NW, Suite 101, Hickory, NC 28601.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Hemenway family.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family.